4 cheap alternatives Arsenal can look at with their shoestring budget

2. Djene Dakonam (Getafe)

FC Barcelona v Getafe CF - La Liga

A weak defense and Arsenal have been synonymous for about a decade now. Season after season, the Gunners’ defense has let them down, be it inconsistency, lack of experience or just poor quality all round. And while there may have been improvements in other areas, the Arsenal defense still appears to be in shambles. The fact that Unai Emery’s side conceded more than fifty goals again this season speaks volumes.

Arsenal’s current defensive options are shaky at best. However, with Champions League out of the picture for the next season, the North Londoners will face certain rejection from some of the more high-profile targets.

Nevertheless, it looks like Emery has found the answer to their defensive woes in Getafe defender Djene Dakonam, whom Arsenal are reportedly considering making an offer for.

Dakonam was in amazing form throughout in what turned out to be a miraculous season for Getafe. With 11 clean sheets, the Togolese has been one of the finest defenders in the La Liga last season. He played a huge role in the Spanish side’s European charge which was backed by their defensive solidity. The 27-year-old averaged 1.6 tackles and 2.2 interceptions per game and played across the backline seamlessly.

In a market where teams are paying hefty amounts for defenders, Djene - who is in the prime years of his career - could prove to be a great signing for the Gunners.