Why Thierry Henry could be Arsenal's secret weapon in Jeanuel Belocian transfer race

Arsenal are reportedly interested in making a transfer approach for Rennes defender Jeanuel Belocian this summer.

The 19-year-old is a centre-back by trade however he has been implemented in the left-back role for his club this season. Belocian has impressed in France this season and has enjoyed a breakout campaign for his club.

The Frenchman has already made 22 appearances this season and is also making strides for the national team. In November, the youngster made his debut for France's U21s with the Gunners legend Thierry Henry handing him his debut.

Henry played Belocian at left-back for the European U21 Championship qualifier against Austria with the youngster lasting the full 90 minutes. Thanks to his close connection with the Gunners, Henry may be asked by Mikel Arteta to help convince him that a move to the Emirates Stadium would be best for his career.

Arteta will be looking at alternative options on the left side of defence after receiving a blow in his pursuit of his first choice Jorrel Hato this week. Ajax's teenager is expected to sign a new contract with the Amsterdam club with reports in the Netherlands suggesting he will be committed to the Eredivisie giants until 2028.

Arsenal have been rock solid in defence this season and have conceded the least amount of goals of any other Premier League club in the division. However, the left side is where the focus lies at the moment as currently there is only one recognised left-back in the first-team squad — Oleksandr Zinchenko.

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