Arsenal transfer target Ridle Baku 'very open' to leaving his club as 'dream' destination named

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Wolfsburg defender Ridle Baku this summer, and Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg has dropped the latest update.

But regardless of their finishing position this season, Arsenal are set to enter the transfer window with all guns blazing.

And among the names on their shopping list is 25-year-old right-back Baku.

The report also confirmed Arsenal's interest and mentioned that he was on the radar of Spanish clubs and could cost around €15 million (£13m).

Who is Baku?

Baku, who enters the final two years of his contract this summer, has been a key player for Wolfsburg this campaign, scoring five goals and registering one assist in the Bundesliga. While he managed eight goal involvements last term.

The speedy full-back was predominantly deployed as a wing-back last season, but Wolfsburg boss Niko Kovac has since changed to a back four.

The revised formation hasn't stopped Baku, though, who has continued to thrive in attack despite his additional defensive responsibilities.

Incredibly, he is the joint-second top scorer in Wolfsburg’s entire team, and his form has earned him four caps for the German national side.

Indeed, across the whole division, only Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong (eight) has more goals from defence than Baku.

And although White has excelled in the position, Arteta is keen to add depth to his right-hand side, with a busy European schedule on the cards next season.