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Arsenal to battle Serie A giants for defender: Man Utd and Barcelona have scouted him
ARSENAL have joined the chase for Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio, according to reports in Spain.
Mateo Musacchio joined Villarreal from River Plate in 2009
The Argentinian ace figured in his side's march to the Europa League semi-finals this season and his form has not gone unnoticed across the continent.
Manchester United and Barcelona were thought to be fighting over his services.
The 25-year-old has been capped three times by Argentina.
However, he has been omitted from Tata Martino's squad for this summer's Copa America.