Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is in the market for a defender this month and the north London club are considering making a move for Shakhtar Donetsk centre-back Mykola Matviyenko. However, according to reports in Ukraine, Arteta first spotted the player while he was working at Manchester City . According to Ukrainian outlet TEAM1, Arteta urged City to sign the player while he was working with Pep Guardiola at the club, but after leaving to take over at Arsenal he may now finally get his chance. Arteta is looking to strengthen his defence this month, following the season-ending injury to Calum Chambers. The 24-year-old could be sidelined for nine months after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Source: Express January 24, 2020 06:33 UTC