Mikel Arteta throughout Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace (Picture by Ryan Pierse/Getty Photographs)
Arsenal are understood to be one of many golf equipment on alert for a shock potential switch raid on rivals Chelsea this summer time.
Sources have disclosed to CaughtOffside that Arsenal are serious about Andrey Santos after his spectacular mortgage spell at Strasbourg this season.
The proficient younger Brazilian midfielder hasn’t had a lot of an opportunity but at Chelsea, however has lengthy regarded like an excellent prospect for the longer term.
We’re beginning to see the perfect of Santos now as he shines in Ligue 1, however sources have knowledgeable CaughtOffside that he’s not totally dedicated to going again to Chelsea subsequent season.
This implies Santos might be accessible for a price within the area of €45-50m this summer time, with Arsenal exploring the state of affairs, whereas different prime golf equipment are additionally exhibiting an curiosity.
Andrey Santos switch suitors queuing up as Chelsea future appears unsure
CaughtOffside understands that Tottenham, Newcastle, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan are additionally keeping track of Santos forward of this summer time.
Santos might be superb to offer Arsenal one thing a bit totally different in midfield, with Mikel Arteta maybe set to search out himself a bit quick in that division quickly.
Each Thomas Partey and Jorginho are about to be out of contract this summer time, so including Santos to the Arsenal squad might be a superb transfer.
Nonetheless, one imagines Chelsea received’t be too eager on promoting to a rival, which could give the benefit to golf equipment like PSG and Milan.
Santos had beforehand been tipped for a giant future at Chelsea, however the 20-year-old would face loads of competitors in Enzo Maresca’s squad.
The Blues might subsequently do properly to promote Santos for a revenue if the chance comes alongside, and it appears he received’t be wanting suitors.
