Arsenal are planning to sign three players from Sporting CP during the summer transfer window, according to Portuguese outlet Record (page 1&2).
The Gunners are preparing for a busy summer transfer window. A marquee striker and a versatile winger could be among the main priorities for the London giants.
A central defender could also be pursued if manager Mikel Arteta wants to add more quality and depth in the defensive department next season.
In today’s frontpage of Record, it is reported that Arsenal are preparing ‘gunpowder’ to take Ousmane Diomande, Viktor Gyokeres and Francisco Trincao.
Arsenal’s head of recruitment James Ellis sent a scout to watch Sporting CP’s 1-1 league draw against Benfica at the Estadio da Luz, where Trincao scored. Gyokeres bagged the assist.
The Gunners ‘currently only send scouts in the most advanced processes’, as per Record.
Gyokeres is reportedly one of the prime striker targets for the Gunners, while it is mentioned that Arsenal have looked at Diomande since his teenage years at Midtjylland.
Trincao is another name on their radar. They are prepared to double his current annual wages.
Arsenal could make surprise triple swoop from Sporting CP
Gyokeres has developed into a splendid goalscoring striker at Sporting CP. He has bagged a stunning 52 goals and 13 assists from 50 appearances this campaign.
He has a shot-to-goal conversion rate of 29 percent and has also impressed with his link-up play in the final third. He would be an upgrade on Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
It has already been reported that Arsenal have offered £63 million on the table, but Sporting CP hope to receive a higher package, with London rivals Chelsea also in the race. He could be one of five players leaving Sporting CP this summer.
Trincao has also transformed his career since his switch to Sporting CP from Barcelona, initially on loan. He has registered 10 goals and 18 assists from 52 outings this term.
The 25-year-old can play on either wing, but he is a specialist from the right. The Portuguese has won an impressive 5.5 duels per game with two dribbles. He could be seen as Bukayo Saka’s deputy.
The Portuguese has a release clause worth £51m in his contract, but could be signed for less.
Diomande has been a long-term target for the Gunners.
The Ivorian centre-back had a superb start to his Sporting CP career before a notable dip. He has a passing accuracy of 94 percent this term with 60 percent of his duels won.
However, he has been prone to occasional defensive errors, conceding four penalties in all competitions. Despite the early hype, the 21-year-old may not be up to the Gunners’ standard, in our view.
Arsenal could still trust his potential and purchase him. He has a release clause worth £67m in his deal, but Sporting CP could be willing to accept £51m. He has the same agents as Kai Havertz.
The Gunners may consider Diomande as a long-term successor to William Saliba. He could play as an understudy before replacing the Frenchman, who is on Real Madrid’s radar.
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