Arsenal might join the race for Benjamin Pavard late in this window to replace Jurrien Timber, with Manchester United the frontrunners for the Frenchman.

Fabrizio Romano thinks Arsenal could ponder a late move for Benjamin Pavard in this window. The 27-year-old Manchester United target is keen to leave Bayern Munich with a year left on his contract, as Mikel Arteta could view the Bayern Munich star as a replacement for Jurrien Timber.

The Jurrien Timber may change Arsenal’s plans in the transfer window at this stage, when it looked like Mikel Arteta had a complete squad. The Dutchman suffered an ACL injury against Nottingham Forest, which will keep him out for most parts of the season.

Cancelo, Laporte targets

His absence could force Arteta to seek a replacement, with Ivan Fresneda back on their radar. The Arsenal boss also has many other players on his shortlist, including Manchester City pair Joao Cancelo and Aymeric Laporte.

With the duo deemed unattainable at this stage, Arsenal are exploring other names, including Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters and now Benjamin Pavard of Bayern Munich. The idea of bringing the latter in will focus on his experience in the game and what he brings to the squad. Walker-Peters also has similar attributes, but the Frenchman can also play centrally.

Arsenal have not made any approaches for the 27-year-old Manchester United target, as Fabrizio Romano insists the Gunners might enter the chase. It remains a possibility in light of Timber’s injury, with Pavard’s experience likely to help Arteta in his quest.