The porteguese sensation Arsenal are vying for

According to The Sun, Arsenal are keeping tabs on Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio and could make an approach in January if there is another serious injury.

The Portuguese centre-back has been linked with a move to England for the past couple of years. He has been on the radar of several Premier League teams and The Sun claim that Arsenal are monitoring him.

The London giants are not planning an offer for the 22-year-old in January, but it is claimed that they could enter the market for his services, suppose another long-term defensive injury occurs.

Arsenal are without Jurrien Timber for the long-term with a knee issue while Takehiro Tomiyasu is out until January with a hamstring injury. The club still have adequate centre-back options.

William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes are the main centre-back duo for the Gunners. Jakub Kiwior as well as Ben White can occupy the central defensive positions in the absence of either player.

As per The Sun, Inacio currently has a release clause worth £52 million in his contract. Manchester United and Liverpool are also interested, but Sporting still expect to keep him until the summer.

Unlikely deal
Arsenal could have limited funds to invest in January amid Financial Fair Play restrictions. They are likely to utilise the transfer budget on where they need to improve which is the centre-forward department.

Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah have 14 goals between them in the current campaign but only 8 of those have come in the top-flight. The Gunners need much more to give themselves the best chance to win the league.

Brentford’s Ivan Toney has been earmarked as the prime target for Arsenal and they could invest most of the winter budget on him over pursuing a deal for Inacio. The Gunners don’t need another centre-back for now.


It could become a necessity if one of Saliba or Gabriel get injured but as things stand, they have no such concerns. With Tomiyasu only a short-term absentee, the Gunners should have him in the squad after his Asian Cup duties.

Timber could also be available for the season run-in but he may not be rushed after a serious knee injury. We believe the Gunners will give their utmost priority to a new striker, given the need for more attacking firepower on the road.

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Te Sun claims that Arsenal is monitoring Goncalo Inacio, a defender for Sporting Lisbon, and that if he sustains another serious injury in January, they may make an approach.

Over the past few years, there have been rumors that the Portuguese center back would be moving to England. Several Premier League teams have been keeping an eye on him, and according to The Sun, Arsenal is one of them.

The London giants do not intend to make an offer for the 22-year-old in January, but if another serious defensive injury arises, it is said that they may consider using him.

Due to a knee injury, Jurrien Timber will be out of action for the rest of Arsenal’s season, and Takehiro Tomiyasu will be sidelined until January with a hamstring injury. The team still has plenty of options at center back.

Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba are the primary center back pairing for the Gunners. When either player is not available, Ben White or Jakub Kiwior can fill in at the center of defense.

According to The Sun, Inacio’s contract currently includes a £52 million release clause. Although Liverpool and Manchester United are also interested, Sporting still plans to hold onto him until the summer.

Unlikely transaction
In January, Arsenal might not have as much money to invest due to Financial Fair Play regulations. They will probably use the transfer budget in the center-forward department, which is where they need to make improvements.

Only eight of the 14 goals scored by Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus this season have come from the top flight. To give themselves the best chance of winning the league, the Gunners require much more.

Arsenal has identified Ivan Toney of Brentford as their top target, and they may choose to spend the majority of their winter budget on him rather than Inacio. Right now, the Gunners don’t require another center back.

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In the event that Saliba or Gabriel are hurt, it might become necessary, but as of right now, they have no such worries. After his Asian Cup duties, Tomiyasu should be back in the Gunners lineup as he is only expected to be out for a brief period of time.

Timber might not be rushed following a serious knee injury, but he might be available for the final stretch of the season. With more attacking firepower needed on the road, we think the Gunners will give a new striker top priority.