Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal defensive target won’t rule out Real Madrid exit Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi is not ruling out a move this summer after being linked with the likes of Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea. Hakimi signed for Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund on a two-year loan deal back in 2018 and is due to return to the Spanish capital this summer – or when the currently suspended 2019-20 campaign finally concludes, with FIFA advising that all loan deals are adjusted to reflect the new time frame for the season. All three London clubs have been linked with a move for the 21-year-old, who has emerged as one of the brightest right-back talents in European football, with Bayern Munich, Juventus and PSG also said to be keen on his signature. Asked if he was flattered by the interest, Achraf told Cadena SER, via the Evening Standard: “Who does not like it? I am proud of what I am doing. “In June I will have to make a decision and it will be a great step for my career. In theory, my contract ends in June and from there I have to return to Madrid. “I have not yet had contact with Madrid on this matter, but I imagine that soon we will have some conversation to find out what is best for me.” Of the three Premier League clubs mentioned, it is perhaps Spurs who are in the greater need of a new right-back – with Serge Aurier proving inconsistent at best and Jose Mourinho clearly not being too impressed with youngster Kyle Walker-Peters after farming him out on loan to Southampton. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is also on the lookout for a new full-back, with Hector Bellerin once again being linked with a move away from the club this summer. As for Chelsea, Frank Lampard is looking to give his squad a summer revamp despite the emergence of Reece James in the right-back spot. The post Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal defensive target won’t rule out Real Madrid exit appeared first on teamtalk.com.

Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi is not ruling out a move this summer after being linked with the likes of Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Hakimi signed for Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund on a two-year loan deal back in 2018 and is due to return to the Spanish capital this summer – or when the currently suspended 2019-20 campaign finally concludes, with FIFA advising that all loan deals are adjusted to reflect the new time frame for the season.

All three London clubs have been linked with a move for the 21-year-old, who has emerged as one of the brightest right-back talents in European football, with Bayern Munich, Juventus and PSG also said to be keen on his signature.

Asked if he was flattered by the interest, Achraf told Cadena SER, via the Evening Standard: “Who does not like it? I am proud of what I am doing.

“In June I will have to make a decision and it will be a great step for my career. In theory, my contract ends in June and from there I have to return to Madrid.

“I have not yet had contact with Madrid on this matter, but I imagine that soon we will have some conversation to find out what is best for me.”

Of the three Premier League clubs mentioned, it is perhaps Spurs who are in the greater need of a new right-back – with Serge Aurier proving inconsistent at best and Jose Mourinho clearly not being too impressed with youngster Kyle Walker-Peters after farming him out on loan to Southampton.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is also on the lookout for a new full-back, with Hector Bellerin once again being linked with a move away from the club this summer.

As for Chelsea, Frank Lampard is looking to give his squad a summer revamp despite the emergence of Reece James in the right-back spot.

 

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