I did all in my power to persuade him to sign with Manchester City, but in the end, he decided to sign with Liverpool. As the saying goes, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” Rodri, a star for Man City, has stated that his £40 million Spanish teammate has committed to joining Liverpool FC in January rather than Manchester City.

In accordance with recent reports, Arsenal has dispatched scouts to Girona for the purpose of assessing the abilities of Miguel Gutierrez, a 22-year-old football prodigy who made his debut for Real Madrid in 2021, specifically in the left defensive position. Since that noteworthy debut, Arsenal has sustained a consistent interest in Gutierrez. It is noteworthy that Girona has a contractual agreement with Gutierrez until 2027, prompting Arsenal to deploy scouts to closely monitor his performance in the recent weeks.

Miguel Gutierrez, born in 2001, emerged from Real Madrid’s youth system and entered into a four million euro contract with Girona in 2022. While Real Madrid holds a 50% sell-on clause, potential losses with other defenders may deter them from pursuing Gutierrez. Although Girona may initially prefer to retain him until the summer, the possibility of a substantial bid in January might influence a different decision.

The quest for a left-back replacement by Arsenal commenced in the summer when Carney went on loan to Real Sociedad. As of now, the sole confirmed left-back is Oleksandr Zinchenko, with Nuno Tavares on loan to Nottingham Forest. Despite Tavares and Olympique de Marseille’s success in the French league, alterations in the team’s defensive options have occurred.

Gutierrez has garnered attention from scouts due to his exceptional performances, contributing significantly to Girona’s unexpected rise to the top of La Liga. With an impressive record of 12 appearances across various competitions and one assist, he has showcased his proficiency in both defensive and offensive roles. Having accumulated 46 appearances for Girona, Gutierrez is highly esteemed by Arsenal for his outstanding gameplay.

Recognized as one of the premier reverse full-backs in Europe, Gutierrez seamlessly aligns with Mikel Arteta’s tactical strategy, displaying versatility by effortlessly transitioning between attacking and defensive roles. His adaptability renders him an invaluable asset to Arsenal, making a potential transfer contingent on Girona’s willingness to part ways with him in January, as scouts meticulously observe his ongoing development.