5 centre backs Arsenal could go for in the summer

Arsenal's defensive woes continue
Arsenal's defensive woes continue

#4 Eric Bailly (Manchester United)

Bailly is a decent defender
Bailly is a decent defender

Eric Bailly began his professional career at Spain's Espanyol, before transferring to Villarreal. He spent two seasons at the club before signing for Manchester United in June 2016.

Bailly was an important part of the Manchester United squad that won the 2016/17 Europa League. He was also named in the Europa League's squad of the season. Since a knee injury against Chelsea during a 4-0 loss he hasn't been able to come back to his best and has been in and out of the United squad this season.

Under Mourinho, he was used as a back-up CB. However, under Ole, he has managed to play many minutes and preferred over Phil Jones as a first choice centre-back. It looks like Manchester United are also definitely going for a CB in the summer and Victor Lindelof has cemented his position in the 11, Bailly might look for outside offers and Arsenal could use that fact to lure him into the club.

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