Arsenal could be handed Leandro Spinazzola transfer boost after agent comments amid links

Arsenal are among the clubs linked with AS Roma defender Leandro Spinazzola and could be boosted by comments from the Italian's agent.

The 30-year-old defender is in the final six months of his contract at the Stadio Olimpico, after five years in Rome — where he has made over 130 appearances for the club, winning the Europa Conference League.

Spinazzola's future with Jose Mourinho's club has become a topic of conversation in the region. Reports in Italy have suggested that Roma intend on addressing the former Juventus defender's future this month as they run the risk of losing the 2020 European Championships winner on a free, at the end of the season

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According to Italian outlet La Roma, the Gunners are joined by fellow European hopefuls Aston Villa in the pursuit to sign the defender.

The left-back position has been subject to change during Mikel Arteta's reign at the Emirates Stadium. Kieran Tierney deputised in the position during the early years of the Spaniards' time in North London before he signed Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior.

Both players have struggled with injuries and form since making the switch to Arsenal and reports suggest that Spinazzola is the latest target for the position.

With speculation swirling around the full-back, it appears that the 30-year-old, who will turn 31 in March, is set for a Roma exit and recently, the Italian's agent Davide Lippie has already outlined his intentions for his client.

“There’s no chance for a contract renewal," he told SportItalia. «We’ll wait and see how things develop during the January transfer market, otherwise his