It has been reported by Spanish football media outlet AS that Arsenal manager Unai Emery was in his native Spain over the weekend, scouting Getafe centre-back and Togolese international Djené Dakonam in a 0-0 draw with Valencia. What's the word, then? Per the aforementioned report, despite their manager's more recent scouting mission, the Gunners have had their eye on the 27-year-old for some time, since last summer in fact. Then, they failed to meet the physical defender's release clause of 35 million, but the rumours continue to swirl and after all, Emery is still watching Djene very closely indeed. At the Coliseum Alfonso Perez the versatile 5ft 10in star has thrived, quickly becoming...
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