Arsenal are negotiating with Newcastle for the signing of Mathieu Debuchy as they look to replace veteran full back Bacary Sagna who recently became a Manchester City player after his contract with the London based side expired.
Debuchy is currently in Brasil competing with the French national side and the 28 year old has been the first choice right-back for the majority of games. Because of this, it is unlikely that any developments will occur untill after the World Cup.
Debuchy signed for Newcastle for an un-disclosed fee back in January 2003 from French side lille, and since then he has emerged as one of the top full-backs in the league. Should Debuchy leave, it is belived that the magpies will put in a bid for Manchester Citys Micah Richards who is seemed to be surplus to requirements at the Etihad.
Debuchy has previously spoke of his desire to play in the UEFA Champions League and the Gunners can offer him that. With Arsenal’s apparent interest in the Frenchman, it would seem that Wenger is not yet ready to promote the younger Carl Jenkinson who featured frequently for the gunners last term after Sagna’s injuries.
By Damon Hulley-Jones @DamonHJ97
