Kostas Manolas has been one of the best defenders this season in the Italian Serie A. The Greek centre-back is the prime reason behind Roma having a good season. The defender has been linked with a number of clubs from all over Europe, with Arsenal being the frontrunner in the race to secure his services.
The Gunners are currently having a season to forget. With problems lurking both in the defence as well as attack, the London club is looking for players who can step up the gas and turn the tide in their favour in the forthcoming season. One such player is the 25-year-old Greek defender. Kostas Manolas is being hailed as one of the best centre-backs currently present in European football and can be the answer to Arsenal’s defensive woes.
Manolas is a strong player having a powerful presence on the pitch. Besides being a rock in the defence, Manolas also has the knack to deliver passes into the midfield. He already has assisted his teammates in scoring two valuable goals this season. With an exceptional ability to win the ball in aerial challenges, the Greek defender is the right player that fits the bill at the Emirates Stadium in the coming season.
Reportedly, Roma has put a price tag of £47 million on the defender. The contract for Manolas ends in the year 2019, and the 25-year old reportedly does not look to be much interested in signing a new one with Roma. This being the situation, the club can let go off the youngster, who can then join the Gunners next season.
Besides, there is some kind of a dispute regarding Roma not abiding by Financial Fair Play regulations. Under it, Roma has to let go off one of its players. The scenario being perfect for it, the Greek youngster can be the one who can leave Roma this summer to join Arsenal.
Rumours are strong that Manolas has been linked with another English club Manchester United. It is being said that Jose Mourinho, just like Arsene Wenger, is a huge admirer of the Greek defender and is in pursuit of the 25-year-old. Manchester United also had a very forgettable season and as a result, their manager Jose Mourinho is looking to make major changes to the side.
However, the Greek International reportedly took to social media to sway off all the transfer rumours linked with him. He recently posted a picture of him with Roma legend Francesco Totti on popular social media platform Instagram, which might be an indicator of his wish to stay back at the Italian club for some more years to come.
