Despite being recognised as one of the top central defenders in European football, plenty of Arsenal fans have expressed their concerns about a potential move to sign Kalidou Koulibaly.
The Napoli defender has been heavily linked with moves to the Emirates in recent weeks, with Arteta poised to strengthen defensively this month.
Following the injury to Calum Chambers, Arsenal are in the market for a new defender, but these fans on social media want the club to pursue younger options.
Twitter: @Afcpmg Upemacano is the ideal choice. Look we should not only think about which player will stregnthen our team bu… https://t.co/Ffex54wKeJ (@sam67306018)
Twitter: @Afcpmg If it were down for me to make a choice, Upamecano all day every day! (@davie_mativo)
Twitter: @Afcpmg A nice point raised let’s hope this comes true and Saliba and Upamecano boss the league for years to come (@PierreGrubb14)
Twitter: @Afcpmg Absolutely 🎯🎯🎯, Koulibaly made mistake of staying at Napoli after Sarri left!Looks a tough one now (@Shrikantz89)
Twitter: @Afcpmg And Koulibaly will be lost on African continental matches. And he has played less matches on old age injuries. (@corkygooner)
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You can understand why fans might be cautious about a move to sign Koulibaly.
Given Arsenal’s recent history of signing older and expensive players, looking towards a younger alternative is an easier and safer way for the club to protect their investment.
However, you might have to draw some exceptions when a player like Koulibaly is being discussed.
At Napoli, he has proven himself to be one of the best defenders in the game and given how much improvement Arsenal need at the back, they surely cannot turn down the chance to try and sign him should he become available.
