Arsenal set to battle Manchester United for Benjamin Pavard's signature

Arsenal set to battle Manchester United for Benjamin Pavard's signature

- The Gunners have shown interest in signing France international Benjamin Pavard this summer

- He is also wanted by Manchester United and Bayern Munich as VfB Stuttgart are open to selling him after the World Cup

- The 22-year-old scored a stunning side volley that helped his side beat Argentina in the knockout stage

Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly planning to beat Manchester United to the signature of French star Benjamin Pavard.

The 22-year-old defender scored a stunning goal in their round of 16 clash against Argentina earlier this month as they beat the South American giants to reach the quarterfinal.

However, according to Tribal football, his German League club side VfB Stuttgart are ready to listen to offers from top European clubs after the World Cup.

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The news outlet also revealed that the French star is also wanted by Bayern Munich as they continue to strengthen their squad for competition next term.

Meanwhile, the right back was quoted to have disclosed that he will leave his present club for a Champions League side before the coming season.

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Tribal football citing BILD claims that VfB will do business if an offer of €50 million is tabled as his buyout clause is set at €35 million.

Stuttgart chief Michael Reschke is already planning for a life after the player as he is looking for a replacement for the France international in the coming weeks.

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Reschke said: "The fact that he convinces on the right side in addition to his home position in central defence has given him an international reputation."

Legit.ng previously reported that Antoine Griezmann became the first French player to score and assist a goal in a knockout game of the World Cup since Patrick Vieira vs Spain in 2006.

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France beat Uruguay 2-0 to progress to the semifinal stage of this year's FIFA World Cup in Russia with the Atletico Madrid and Raphael Varane netting the goals of the game.

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