Arsenal eyeing up rising Spanish star Paula Tomás | OneFootball

Arsenal are closely monitoring Levante and Spanish international player Paula Tomás, potentially eyeing her as a much-needed reinforcement to their defensive line-up.

The 21-year-old left-sidedPaula Tomás, who recently renewed her contract with Levante until 2025, has reportedly caught the attention of Arsenal.

Paula Tomás has had an impressive season with Levante, proving herself as one of the key players under coach José Luis Sánchez Vera.

She has appeared in 26 games, starting in 22 of them, and has clocked up a total of 2,026 minutes on the pitch.

Her strong performances have earned her a spot on the list of candidates to represent Spain in the upcoming World Cup.

Arsenal’s head coach, Jonas Eidevall, has employed two systems this season – the 1-4-3-3 and the 1-3-5-2 – both of which would suit Tomás’ playing style as a winger or wide midfielder.

The Gunners have faced remarkable injury problems this season, with key defenders such as Leah Williamson and Laura Wienroither sidelined, alongside forwards Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema, all four out with ACL injuries.

As a result, the club is said to be on the lookout for versatile players to strengthen their squad.

Arsenal are currently battling for the Women’s Super League (WSL) title and a Champions League spot, sitting in fourth place with 41 points.

They trail Manchester City by three points, with two games in hand, while also lagging behind Chelsea by five points and Manchester United by nine points, having played two games fewer than the latter.

With her international appearances against Jamaica and the Czech Republic during the 2023 Nations Cup, Tomás has demonstrated her potential to be a valuable asset for Arsenal.