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Arsenal want to sign RB Leipzig defender?

Arsenal have reportedly identified RB Leipzig right-back Lukas Klostermann as a potential summer signing.

The 23-year-old defender, who represented Germany’s Under-21 team at the European Championships, racked up 126 appearances for Leipzig in all competitions.

According to Diario AS as quoted by Daily Mail, the Gunners are interested in a swoop for the two-time Germany international ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.

Arsenal have around £45m to spend on new signings in this summer’s transfer window, making it difficult for the north Londoners to secure a number of their targets.

It has been alleged that Arsenal’s limited funds will make it almost impossible to complete a deal for Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace ahead of a new campaign