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Arsenal ‘make Luis Sinisterra transfer offer as Mikel Arteta targets Feyenoord’s 22-year-old Colombian winger’
ARSENAL have made an approach to sign Feyenoord star Luis Sinisterra, according to reports.
The Gunners are looking to bolster their squad again this summer, with young winger Sinisterra fitting the profile of player that Mikel Arteta is looking for.
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At 22, the Colombian is the perfect age for the Spaniard to work with and develop.
According to Italian site , the Gunners have made a proposal to Sinisterra and his representatives - but face fierce competition for his signature.
Napoli have become the latest team to chase the four-cap international.
The Serie A side are on the hunt for a Lorenzo Insigne replacement, with the Italian having agreed to join Toronto in the summer.
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Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen are also interested in signing the £12.5million-rated ace.
One advantage for the Gunners, however, is that Sinisterra has begun learning English this year.
His current contract in the Netherlands runs until 2024.
The 5ft 8in ace has been in red hot form for Feyenoord this season.
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He has scored 18 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions, including a recent strike against Ajax.
Securing Sinisterra would give Arteta yet another quality attacking option.
Exclusively deployed on the left wing, he would compete with Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe for a place in the team.
Reiss Nelson could be Arsenal's secret weapon in securing Sinisterra's signature.
The Gunners loanee has spent the season at Feyenoord, often backing up the in-demand star.
Nelson, 22, could convince Sinisterra that North London is the place for him.
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