Arsenal are reportedly considering re-signing former defender Konstantinos Mavropanos, who was sold for just £2.7 million in 2022. The 28-year-old Greek international is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs after impressing last season despite West Ham United's relegation.
Mavropanos' Arsenal history
Mavropanos was one of Arsene Wenger's final signings for the Gunners but made only eight appearances before Mikel Arteta loaned him out and eventually sold him to Stuttgart for €3.2 million (£2.7m) in 2022. After a spell in Germany, he returned to London with West Ham in 2023 for around £21 million.
Current interest and competition
According to Sky Sports, Arsenal have an admiration for their former defender and are monitoring his situation. However, a move seems unlikely given that Arteta already has three right-footed centre-back options: William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera, and Ben White. Saliba and White struggled with injuries toward the end of last season, which may prompt Arteta to seek additional depth.
Multiple clubs in the Premier League and Europe are also interested in Mavropanos, who is under contract with West Ham until 2028. The Hammers are expected to sell several players following their relegation, but captain Jarrod Bowen is not for sale despite interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Aston Villa.
Arsenal's summer transfer plans
Arsenal are looking to strengthen in almost every position as they defend their Premier League title and seek to avenge a Champions League final loss. Goalkeeper Illan Meslier has already arrived from Leeds United, while midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has told Newcastle he wants to move to the Emirates. A left-sided forward is also a priority, with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as the top target.
It remains unclear how much West Ham would demand for Mavropanos, but his previous transfer fee suggests a significant sum. The Irons are also open to selling Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville, who has attracted interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
