Arsenal’s Target Given Greenlight to Leave Club, Mikel Arteta Really Interested.

In a developing transfer saga, it has come to light that Ferland Mendy, the talented French left-back, has been given the green light to leave Real Madrid during the upcoming summer transfer window. Multiple reports suggest that Mendy is now considered surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu, signaling an imminent exit from the Spanish giants.

Mendy, who arrived at Real Madrid from Lyon in a high-profile £42 million deal, has endured a frustrating season marred by injury setbacks. Despite his limited game time, the 27-year-old has showcased his prowess on numerous occasions and has played a crucial role in the club’s recent successes.

During his tenure in the Spanish capital, Mendy has tasted domestic glory, securing two La Liga titles with Los Blancos. Furthermore, he was an integral part of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad that clinched the illustrious Champions League trophy last season, delivering a commanding performance in the final against Liverpool, where he played the entire 90 minutes.

The Mirror  reports that Real Madrid are prepared to offload Mendy for a cut-price fee of £17.5 million. Despite having two years remaining on his current contract, the Frenchman has slipped down the pecking order at the club, with the emergence of youth product Nacho as the preferred option on the left flank.

Unsurprisingly, Mendy’s potential availability has attracted interest from top clubs across Europe. Premier League sides Arsenal and Tottenham are believed to be monitoring the situation closely, both expressing a keen desire to bolster their respective squads. However, it is worth noting that Mendy’s strong preference for Champions League football could potentially rule out a move to Tottenham, as Arsenal’s North London rivals cannot offer such a platform at present.

The impending departure of Ferland Mendy has intensified Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s pursuit of a quality left-back. While the long-term future of Kieran Tierney at the Emirates remains uncertain, Arteta sees Mendy as an ideal candidate to strengthen his defensive options and inject experience into the squad.