Report: Arsenal, Manchester United to battle for Porto defender

Arteta will hope to have Jurrien Timber back to full fitness at some stage, while the versatile Jakub Kiwior is currently ahead of Oleksandr Zinchenko in the pecking order.

Nevertheless, Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney - out on loan at Real Sociedad - may be sold at the end of the season, depending what offers the Gunners receive.

Meanwhile, United have struggled for a regular left-back all season courtesy of several injury issues for Luke Shaw, as wellas Tyrell Malacia missing the entire campaign with a knee problem.

A decision may be taken to allow Malacia to leave, either temporary or permanently, and a player possessing Wendell's qualities could help United at both ends of the pitch.