Arsenal scout Brian McDermott was at Espanyol against Valencia on Tuesday evening as he ran the rule over Hector Moreno. The 26-year-old Mexico international has been a target for Tottenham, Swansea, Everton and Hull in recent seasons. However it is thought Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen to sign the 57 time capped centre back to bolster his defence. Mexico centre back Hector Moreno (left), in action at last year's World Cup, is a target of Arsenal Moreno, up against Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, currently plays in La Liga with Espanyol Moreno starred for Mexico in the World Cup last summer but Wenger will have to fend of interest from Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino, who worked with the 26-year-old during his time at Espanyol.
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He starred for Mexico in the 2014 World Cup and has been capped 57 times
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Has been linked with Tottenham having worked under Mauricio Pochettino
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26-year-old has only played five games for the La Liga side this season
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