Arsenal ‘lead race for Aaron Wan-Bissaka but must pay £40million for Crystal Palace defender’ 

Arsenal are leading the race for Aaron Wan-Bissaka but must pay at least £40million if they are to sign the Crystal Palace defender.

The 21-year-old has produced some excellent performances for Palace this season and has attracted interest from high-profile clubs.

As reported by The Sun, Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has been impressed by Wan-Bissaka. 

Arsenal are leading the race for Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Everton are also interested in the England Under-21 international, while Manchester City and Bayern Munich have also been monitoring Wan-Bissaka.

Arsenal can already call upon Hector Bellerin, but their alternative options for the Spaniard, who is out with a long-term knee injury, leave a lot to be desired.

Wan-Bissaka is also being monitored by Everton, Manchester City and Bayern Munich

Stephan Lichsteiner is 35 years old and has struggled to cope with the pace and intensity of the Premier League, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles is better suited to playing in central-midfielder or as a winger and Carl Jenkinson has been used sparingly.

Wan-Bissaka broke into the Palace side in the second half of last season and has proceeded to make 35 appearances. 

The defender missed Palace’s 4-1 victory over Leicester on Saturday due to injury.