Arsenal are set to overlook out on summer time switch goal Aaron Hickey, who’s edging nearer to a transfer to a different Premier League membership.
Final month, The Sun reported that Arsenal have been near agreeing a deal to signal Scottish left-back Hickey from Bologna. The 20-year-old was being eyed as much as present competitors for injury-prone defender Kieran Tierney.
Nonetheless, based on dependable switch journalist Fabrizio Romano, Hickey is near becoming a member of fellow Premier League aspect Brentford, as seen within the tweet beneath.
Excl: Brentford are set to signal Aaron Hickey on everlasting deal. Scottish gifted fullback will be part of for £14m plus add-ons to Bologna. 5 12 months deal agreed… and right here we go. ???????? #BrentfordFC
Hickey will journey to England subsequent week in an effort to bear medical checks and signal. pic.twitter.com/OcK4rjs8zN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2022
Regardless of Arsenal’s curiosity, Brentford seem to have received the race to signal him. There’s little question Thomas Frank would have been in a position to supply extra first-team alternatives, with Arsenal nonetheless having Tierney of their ranks.
Regardless of his accidents, when Tierney is match, he’s undoubtedly among the finest left-backs within the league, so Hickey could have struggled for normal Premier League minutes.
Brentford shall be trying to construct on final season, and their recruitment technique has performed a pivotal function of their current success. Signing the likes of Mentioned Benrahma and Ollie Watkins, after which promoting them on for vital revenue, has allowed them to construct a squad able to competing within the Premier League.
