After the game he had against them, Arsenal is looking to add this Nottingham Forest defender

A week ago, Arsenal FC got eliminated from the FA Cup on the third round on a surprising game against Nottingham Forest FC, in a game that Forest won by a 1-0 score. but Arsenal was impressed by the performance of one of the Tricky Trees’ defenders.

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Djed Spence was Man of the Match on that game, and his outstanding performance has placed him in Arsenal’s radar, as they are now negotiating with Middlesbrough to acquire the 21-year-old English defender, as the Boro is his parent club.

Mikel Arteta is looking to add a new left-back for the years to come, as Héctor Bellerín could leave on the summer, although he’s on a loan with Spanish side Real Betis, and Spence’ could easily fill that spot. In case Arsenal acquires him, he will have to wait to join the North London team until the next season, as he already played for Middlesbrough this season.

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Not the only team looking to acquire him

If Arsenal wants to pursue his addition, they’ll have to be quick, as AS Roma and Inter Milan are said to be really interested in the English left-back. José Mourinho already tried once to buy him when he was Tottenham’s coach. Currently, Djed Spence market value is around $13.7 million.