Arsenal ready to hijack Tottenham’s Joachim Andersen transfer as they line up defender as David Luiz replacement
ARSENAL are reportedly ready to hijack Tottenham’s move for Fulham loanee Joachim Andersen.
The Telegraph claims Gunners boss Mikel Arteta sees the Denmark defender, 24, as the ideal replacement for David Luiz this summer.
Andersen joined Fulham on loan from Lyon last year.
And he has impressed in 29 games despite the Cottagers’ relegation back to the Championship.
Anderson is now said to have a host of admirers across Europe.
But leading the race for his coveted signature are Tottenham.
The north Londoners are eager to make amends for a poor season by bringing in new faces.
And after striking gold with Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg last summer, they are now ready to move for his international team-mate Andersen.
However, Spurs must now see off the threat of rivals Arsenal.
They too are planning a huge summer overhaul, with the likes of Hector Bellerin and Matteo Guendouzi reportedly set to be sold.
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Andersen is seen as being good enough to go straight into the starting XI while also having plenty of years left to develop even further.
The Gunners’ interest could now see Andersen’s asking price reach as much as £20million.
The Telegraph adds Arsenal are also interested in Andersen’s Lyon pal Moussa Dembele.
The striker joined Atletico Madrid on loan in January but has failed to make an impression and will not be making his move permanent.
Lyon are said to value Dembele at around £25m, with Arsenal now potentially plotting a double raid on the Ligue 1 giants.