The Red Devils are willing to allow Smalling to move to the Emirates in the summer (Picture: Getty)Arsenal will have to spend big to land top defensive target Chris Smalling after Manchester United named their price for the centre-back, according to reports. And now the Daily Star claim that Arsenal will make a move for Smalling, though have been quoted a figure of £25 million to land the England international. But United are willing to sell Smalling to Arsenal as they plan their own massive defensive overhaul in the summer. Arsenal also have long-standing interest in Jonny Evans, who would cost just £3m (Picture: Getty)Speaking about his desire to reinforce his back-line, Wenger said earlier this month: ‘Our defensive numbers aren’t good enough. We needed strengthening because we have to improve our defensive numbers to make the top four.

Source: Metro February 18, 2018 10:24 UTC