5 full-backs who could be on the move this summer

Hector Bellerin could leave Arsenal this summer
Hector Bellerin could leave Arsenal this summer

#3 Kieran Trippier - Atletico Madrid

Club Atletico de Madrid v Levante UD - La Liga
Club Atletico de Madrid v Levante UD - La Liga

Kieran Trippier has been on the radar of several top clubs in Europe.

The 30-year-old was impressive during his tenure with Tottenham Hotspur and was signed by Atletico Madrid in 2019 in a surprising move. It's not often you see English players playing abroad, but Trippier took his chance with aplomb.

In his second season with Atletico, Trippier won the La Liga title in a brilliant season that boasted many positives. Atletico were able to topple the Barcelona-Real Madrid duopoly, with Trippier a key contributor to the feat.

Heavily mooted to join Manchester United, Trippier has yet to speak out publicly about the links. Emphasizing that his priority is the onging Euro 2020, Trippier's potential move will seemingly have to wait until after the tournament.

Atletico Madrid have firmly stated that the only way Trippier leaves is if his release clause is bought out. With that amount set at £34 million, it remains to be seen if Manchester United will shell out the money to sign the full-back.


#2 Hector Bellerin - Arsenal

Arsenal v Middlesbrough - Premier League
Arsenal v Middlesbrough - Premier League

Hector Bellerin has been with Arsenal since 2011. Currently the club's longest-serving player, it looks increasingly likely that the Spaniard will leave the Gunners this summer.

Originally from the Barcelona youth system, Bellerin was brought to the Emirates as a young talent showing a lot of promise. Famed for his electric pace, Bellerin had to wait before he could make his impact at the Emirates.

Promoted to the first team in 2015, Bellerin amazed fans with his blistering pace on the wings. He made an instant impact and was touted as one of the best young full-backs in the world.

Since then, the Spaniard has been unfortunate with regards to his fitness. He suffered a career-threatening injury in 2019 and it is common opinion that he has not been the same since. He seems to have lost a yard of pace and looks increasingly out of favor at Arsenal.

Several clubs have been monitoring the situation of the 26-year-old. With the Gunners often opting to play Calum Chambers and Cedric Soares at right-back over Bellerin, it seems increasingly likely that Bellerin has played his last game for Arsenal.


#1 Robin Gosens - Atalanta

Ajax Amsterdam v Atalanta BC: Group D - UEFA Champions League
Ajax Amsterdam v Atalanta BC: Group D - UEFA Champions League

Robin Gosens is the latest target for several top clubs in the market for a full-back.

Gosens, who was signed by Atalanta from Dutch outfit Heracles Almelo in 2017, has impressed for the Italian side since. He has been a mainstay for Atalanta in the left-back position and has already notched up 149 appearances across all competitions with La Dea.

Capable of playing as a left-back as well as a left wing-back, Gosens' best quality is his attacking prowess. Boasting deadly pace and excellent crossing ability, Gosens ranks very highly in terms of attacking output.

His most recent outing in Serie A saw him bag a stunning 11 goals and six assists across the course of the season. His attacking numbers are truly exceptional and have sparked the interest of several top clubs in Europe.

He enjoyed a fantastic Euro 2020 with Germany as well, racking up one goal and two assists in a group which also had Portugal and France. His most notable performance was in a 4-2 win against defending champions Portugal, with Gosens being at his attacking best.

Although Germany crashed out of Euro 2020 after losing 2-0 to England in the Round of 16, Gosens' abilities have sparked the interest of several top clubs in Europe. With no dearth of suitors, it remains to be seen where Gosens will play next season.


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