Arsenal are targeting French protector Evan Ndicka as an volition to Gabriel Magalhaes.

The Brazilian has established himself as the first choice at the Emirates alongside William Saliba. still, he's the only top left- footed centre- reverse at the Emirates after Pablo Mari left on loan to Monza.

Arsenal has been successful for utmost of this season and will want to continue it coming term. That will bear them to add newer players to their current team and one of their targets is Ndicka.

According to Standard Sport, Ndicka is considered the stylish man to contend with Gabriel for a starting spot at the Emirates.

He helped the Germans win the Europa League last season and has been a part of their platoon in the titleholders League this term.

Everything you need to know about Evan Ndicka

         Who's Evan Ndicka?

Ndicka is a French protector who plays as a center- reverse for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. The 23- time-old joined the German outfit from Ligue 1 side, Auxerre, in 2018 for a reported figure of£ 5million on a five- time deal.

Ndicka started out his youth career with two original amateur sides before joining Auxerre at the age of 13 in 2012. After making his professional debut in January 2017, he inked his first professional contract the following month before impressing throughout the 2017- 18 season, joining Frankfurt that summer.

The 23- time-old has featured for France’s youth outfits from the Under- 16 to the Under- 21’s but is yet to be limited by the French elderly team. The center- reverse has been a regular in the Frankfurt side and has recorded 153 appearances, contributing with 10 pretensions and nine assists.

Why does Arsenal want him?

At 18 times old, Ndicka snappily established himself in Frankfurt’s first platoon, winning novitiate of the Month in February during his debut season, as well as being nominated for novitiate of the Season in2018/19. His physical elevation makes him an intimidating presence at the reverse but despite standing at 6ft 4in altitudinous, he's assured on the ball and uses his long stride to good effect when tracking back to stopcounter-attacking moves.

Despite only being 23 times old, his understanding of the game and capability to read and block attacks before they be makes him a crucial asset in defence.

     How would he fit in?

Ndicka is left- footed, meaning he'd likely niche in alongside William Saliba at the heart of the Arsenal defence. The Gunners remain keen on subscribing a left- sided centre- reverse to add competition and depth in a crucial area for Mikel Arteta.

The 23- time-old can also be employed at left- reverse if needed should Arsenal suffer injuries to Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney, or if Arteta looks to make use of Ndicka’s versatility.

       What’s been said?

Arsenal was first linked with subscribing Ndicka back in February following a report from German outlet BILD which claimed that Frankfurt would look to vend their prized asset for around£17.5 million in the summer. Ndicka’s contract is set to expire coming summer following failed accommodations in extending his current deal with the Bundesliga side now abnegated to losing their star protector on a free transfer with Premier League clubs adding their interest in him.

Ndicka remains at the club but Il Romanista claims the Gunners hold a long- term interest in the protector. They will have to compete AS Roma for his hand, whilst north London rivals Tottenham were also keen on subscribing the protector over the summer.

Ndicka has preliminarily stated his intentions to reach a analogous position to that of Manchester United star Raphael Varane. The 23- time-old said “ I like the way Raphael Varane plays. Or Adil Rami. I watch them. Getting near to this sta ndard would n’t be that bad for me.