Arsenal have made a move for Girona defender Arnau Martinez, according to reports, despite also being linked with Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie.

Mikel Arteta wants to add another defender to his squad before the transfer window closes on Monday September 1.

Centre-back Cristhian Mosquera has been brought in from Valencia as one of seven summer arrivals at the Emirates, but the Gunners want to do more business still.

Arsenal are not short of defenders, with competition for places at full-back especially, but Martinez could be added to the mix.

Foot Mercato report that a bid has been made for the Girona man worth an initial €8m (£6.9m), plus €2m (£1.7m) in add-ons.

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