Arsenal showing interest in Monza striker Gustavo Varela
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Arsenal are reportedly showing interest in Monza striker Gustavo Varela, who has enjoyed an impressive start to the season in Serie A.
The 21-year-old Portuguese forward has attracted attention from several clubs following his excellent performances in Italy.
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Varela has scored nine goals in just eight appearances across all competitions this season, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young strikers in Serie A.
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His impressive form has now reportedly caught the attention of Arsenal.
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Arsenal interested in Monza striker Gustavo Varela
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According to Italian journalist Niccolò Ceccarini, writing for TuttoMercatoWeb, Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs showing interest in Varela.
The report suggests that the Gunners are particularly interested in the Portuguese striker, who is also attracting attention from Napoli.
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Varela joined Monza from Benfica during the summer transfer window for a fee of around €2.5 million.
The Italian club could now face a battle to keep hold of the 21-year-old if his impressive goalscoring form continues.
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Napoli are reportedly considering a move for Varela ahead of the January transfer window, although convincing Monza to sell midway through the season could prove difficult.
Interestingly, Benfica retain the right to match any future offer for the striker, while the Portuguese giants are also entitled to 20% of the profit from a potential sale.
For Arsenal, Varela could represent an interesting option for the future as Mikel Arteta continues to assess potential attacking reinforcements.
However, there is currently no indication that the Gunners have submitted an offer or opened formal negotiations with Monza.
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