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 depth in the squad.
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 scouting James Ellis was keeping a close eye on the trio during Sporting CP’s 1-1 league draw against Benfica at the Estadio da Luz where Trincao scored. Gyokeres bagged the assist.
Gyokeres is reportedly one of the prime striker targets for the Gunners while it is mentioned that Arsenal have looked at Diomande from his teenage years at Midtjylland.
Trincao is another name on their radar and they are prepared to double his current annual wages.
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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.
Meanwhile, Trincao has also transformed his career since his move to Sporting CP from Barcelona, initially on loan. He has registered 10 goals and 18 assists from 52 outings this term.