Arsenal have ‘done their legwork’ on cheap January target Ndicka

Arsenal transfer news: Edu has done work on target Evan Ndicka (Image: GETTY)Arsenal have done their due diligence on Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka, according to reports. The Gunners could sign the French centre-back on a cheap deal in January, though other clubs are interested.Ndicka is out of contract at Frankfurt at the end of the season. He can therefore speak to foreign clubs in January regarding a potential pre-contract agreement.But Frankfurt may decide to cash in on the 23-year-old instead. Transfer expert Ben Jacobs says Arsenal are big fans of Ndicka and have scouted him.However, they are not the only team keen on signing him. Jacobs told Give Me Sport: “Arsenal like the player.”They’ve certainly done their legwork and their due diligence and their scouting on him. There’s a lot of interest in the player, not just from the Premier League but from all across Europe as well.”READ MORE: Chelsea boss Potter told he needs one signing to challenge for titleNdicka is a former France under-21 international and has played for his country in every age group from under-16. He has spent the last four years at Frankfurt, making over 150 appearances in all competitions.The left-footer would provide competition and back-up to Arsenal defender Gabriel. The Evening Standard reported Arsenal’s interest in Ndicka last week.The report claimed Frankfurt may decide to sell in January to avoid losing him for free. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has also given an update on Ndicka’s situation, claiming there looks to be little possibility he signs a new contract with Frankfurt.Romano told Caught Offside: ‘There are many, but really many clubs interested in Ndicka. I’m told there’s a very good chance for Ndicka to leave on a free, so many clubs – not just in England – are exploring the situation.’DON’T MISSMan Utd’s expensive trend highlights issue Ten Hag is struggling to controlChelsea can build unstoppable new midfield but it may cost Boehly a pretty pennyArsenal icon Henry backtracks as fresh Arteta comments speaks volumesWIN A FREE ENGLAND SHIRT FOR THE WORLD CUP! Arsenal transfer news: Evan Ndicka is out of contract at the end of the season (Image: GETTY)