Arsenal open to Nacho Monreal sale

Arsenal would be willing to offload star defender Nacho Monreal in the upcoming transfer window, according to reports.

The Spain international is currently the club's undisputed first choice left-back ahead of Kieran Gibbs.

La Liga side Athletic Bilbao had been linked with a move for the 29-year-old in the summer, and it is known that they will come back with a renewed offer in early 2016.

According to Spanish source Fichajes, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is confident of replacing Monreal, and would be happy to accept a reasonable price for his sale.

Monreal has made over 100 appearances for the Gunners since his move from Malaga in 2013.