Why Arsenal could be the first club to benefit from Manchester United fire sale

By Alasdair Mackenzie
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Eric Bailly is reportedly set for a summer move to the Emirates Stadium, as he becomes one of the first casualties of a Manchester United clear-out.

Eric Bailly

The Ivory Coast international, who arrived at Old Trafford from Villarreal in 2016, has made just 11 Premier League appearances this season.

According to The Sun, Gunners boss Unai Emery has been a fan of the 25-year-old since coming up against him while leading Sevilla in La Liga.

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.