Arsenal are ‘preparing’ to make an effort to sign Sporting Club de Portugal defender Gonçalo Inácio in the January transfer window.
That’s according to A Bola, who say Arsenal are ‘tightening their siege’ on the central defender
And hatching a plan to ensure they win the race for his signature.
According to the newspaper’s information, Arsenal are now in a position to move forward with a proposal for the player that they know will have to be worth €60m, the value of the player’s release clause.
Inácio is one of the most coveted players at Sporting, having developed into a key player for the side over the last 18 months or so with a series of impressive performances.
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He is regularly watched by the big clubs in Europe, particularly in the Premier League,
Where several clubs have consistently been linked with a move for him.
They consider a deal for him in January as non-negotiable,
But they would be unable to do anything about a departure if any of the interested clubs matched his release clause. Arsenal are now in a position to do so.
They’ve been following Inácio since last season and are positioning themselves to be able to move forward with a concrete proposal in the coming weeks.
Sporting are seemingly aware of this and already planning for life without their key man,
Eyeing up a move for Famalicão central defender Otávio as his replacement.
Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are once again taking no chances over the fitness of Thomas Partey during the international break. The 30-year-old, who has headed out to represent Ghana for their two friendlies against Mexico and the USA,
Made his return for the Gunners off the bench in the 1-0 win against Manchester City.
Partey had missed the last month of action after picking up a groin injury ahead of the Premier League clash with Manchester United in early September.
Considering his importance to the team alongside his consistent fitness issues,
Arsenal have once again chosen to make a huge international break decision regarding the former Atletico Madrid man.
