Arsenal are active in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand this summer, with an update emerging from A Bola on his future.
It has been a relatively quiet start to the summer transfer window for Arsenal, with it being clear that they only need to add a couple of players of real quality to improve a top team who are already Premier League champions and were a penalty shootout away from winning the Champions League.
While the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Manchester United have already made signings 10 days after the window officially opened, the Gunners are yet to complete their first new signing.
Piero Hincapie has completed his move to the Emirates on a permanent deal, but he was with the club already last season.
Arsenal have been in talks to sign 16-year-old Leicester City sensation Jeremy Monga, but they are yet to agree a fee with the League One outfit for the teenager's services.
The Gunners are also expected to make an official move soon for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, who is currently representing England at the 2026 World Cup.
As well as the wings, it seems as though Arsenal are considering signing another central midfielder too.
Arsenal 'Active' in Morten Hjulmand Pursuit
Morten Hjulmand in action for Sportingvia Reuters
According to A Bola, the pathway for Hjulmand to make a move to the Premier League season is 'active', with his chances of returning to Serie A narrowing because of the price involved for a transfer.
There had been links with a move to AC Milan for the Denmark international following the appointment of his former boss Ruben Amorim at the San Siro, but the Serie A giants are currently prioritising other positions.
Juventus have also pulled out of the race, leaving Inter Milan and Napoli as the only clubs who would be able to afford the 27-year-old, who has an €80m (£70m) release clause.
However, Arsenal are considering a move for the 'absolute monster' midfielder, while Manchester City and their sporting director Hugo Viana, who used to be at the Portuguese outfit, are big fans of the player.
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Hjulmand Wants to Join Arsenal
Morten Hjulmand of Sporting CP playing against Bayern Munichvia Reuters
A Bola state that Hjulmand would fulfill a 'childhood dream' by playing for Arsenal, and it would be no surprise if they are his number one pick given where the club is right now too.
Not only would the 27-year-old significantly strengthen Arsenal's central midfield depth given his stature and quality, but he is also known for his leadership skills as he currently captains Sporting.
Arteta is renowned for wanting the right type of character when he is making signings, and the Dane is a player who would seemingly give everything in an Arsenal shirt.
The Gunners may be able to land Hjulmand for a fee lower than his release clause too, with Sporting said to be ready to sell him for a fee of between €40-50m thanks to a personal pact made between the parties last summer.