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Dutch side reportedly reject Arsenal bid for defender

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Feyenoord have reportedly rejected a bid of £5.53 million from Arsenal for right-back Rick Karsdorp.

Soccernews.nl say that the Gunners made a “first bid” which suggests that they believe the London club will return with another offer.

Whether a bid for Karsdorp is genuine or not is debatable though. When asked by Ziggo Sport (Dutch TV station) about Arsenal’s interest in Karsdorp, Arsene Wenger denied the story.

He stated that although he thought the Dutch full-back was a good player, he had no interest in signing the 21-year-old. Wenger is however expected to allow either Carl Jenkinson or Mathieu Debuchy to leave in this transfer window.

Reports suggest that Jenkinson could be allowed to go on a permanent deal rather than just on another loan. Debuchy would still remain as backup to Hector Bellerin, however, and any move Karsdorp would probably only be an option if the French international also departs before the end of the month.



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