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ARSENAL ARE LOOKING TO PROVIDE COMPETITION TO WILLIAM SALIBA AND GABRIEL MAGALHAES IN DEFENCE, WITH EVAN NDICKA A TOP TARGET, BUT THE IVORY COAST INTERNATIONAL HAS REPORTEDLY HANDED A BLOW

TO MIKEL ARTETA 08:09, 30 May 2025Updated 08:09, 30 May 2025 Roma star Evan Ndicka is set to snub a move to Arsenal, with the defender happy in the Italian capital after becoming one of the

club's "immovable" players. Ndicka was an ever-present for Roma in the 2024-25 Serie A season, starting all 38 games as they finished fifth in the table under boss Claudio

Ranieri. The 25-year-old put in some solid displays at the back and has been linked with some top clubs across Europe. Arsenal are thought to be leading the way for his signature as they

look to add competition alongside William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes. But Ndicka has turned down a chance to move to Mikel Arteta's side in favour of staying with Roma, according to

Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport. Even if Ndicka was interested in pursuing a move, any transfer would prove difficult because Roma see him as indispensable - highlighting him as one of

eight "immovable" stars this summer. Roma have decided that Ndicka is not for sale - along with Mile Svilar, Gianluca Mancini, Manu Kone, Niccolo Pisilli, Angelino, Paulo Dybala

and Matias Soule. READ MORE: England wonderkid 'better than Declan Rice' makes sad career announcement aged just 26READ MORE: Arsenal learn staggering Benjamin Sesko transfer

demand in striker search twist The report says Ndicka is a "essential point of reference" and one of the "two pillars" of their defence with Mancini. The club will want

him to stay put as they look to attract a new manager following the departure of Ranieri. Article continues below The report claims the player wants to continue his excellent form at the

club, despite the team missing out on Champions League football. Ndicka is an Ivory Coast international with 20 caps for his country. He has featured 82 times for Roma since joining them in

2023. He previously turned out for Eintracht Frankfurt, where he played 183 games, having started his career with French side Auxerre. Ndicka has previously spoken out about his future,

insisting last month that he was committed to Roma - at least until the end of his contract. "I’m not pretending that I don’t see the rumours,’ Ndicka told L'Equipe. "But I

have respect in Rome and I respect them. I have three years remaining on my contract, we will see what happens later." Article continues below In addition to defence, Arsenal boss

Arteta is desperately looking to upgrade his forward options. Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are two of his major targets after being left without a recognised No 9 for the season. _Join

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