Arsenal interested in Sacha Boey transfer with Mikel Arteta keen on Galatasaray’s 22-year-old full-back as cover

ARSENAL are reportedly lining up a summer bid for Galatasaray star Sacha Boey.

That’s as Mikel Arteta looks to bulk up his squad with more options for cover.

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The Gunners boss has led his side to the brink of a first Premier League title since 2004.

And Sunday’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace saw Arsenal pull seven points clear of Man City at the top of the table.

However, the Londoners were unable to maintain their charge in the Europa League last week.

And Arteta wants more top-quality options so Arsenal can push hard in all competitions next season.

Defence is an area he wants to strengthen after seeing William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu limp off in Thursday’s defeat to Sporting Lisbon.

And Aksam claims Gala right-back Boey is at the top of Arteta’s shopping list.

The French ace, 22, has been playing in Turkey for over 18 months after previously starring at Rennes and Dijon.

Like January signing Jakub Kiwior, he is rated as a top future prospect while also having already gained plenty of first-team minutes.

Liverpool were linked with a January move for Boey, while Lyon had a £7million bid recently turned down.

The star is tied down to Gala until 2025, and they will want at least £10m this summer.

Boey’s arrival could see Tomiyasu switch flanks to become second choice at left-back.

And that could see Kieran Tierney sweat over his Emirates future after another injury-plagued campaign.

Versatile Tomiyasu can also play at centre-back, which may yet raise doubts over Rob Holding’s place.