Barcelona and Valencia are emerging as surprise suitors for Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi.

The German has often been maligned by Gunners supporters for his mistakes at crucial moments.

He is down the pecking order, as he has only played twice in the Premier League this season.

According to Sport in Spain, Barca want Mustafi as cover for their first choice defenders.

Valencia may offer him a lot more playing time, and it is the club where he played earlier in his career.