Arsenal joins a six-club race to sign the £84m forward who recently embarrassed Pep Guardiola.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to make significant investments to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad in the near future.
With Liverpool and Manchester City setting the standard, Arteta faces challenges in addressing squad depth, particularly with injuries impacting the Gunners’ attacking options. This has highlighted the need for reinforcements in the transfer market, with a winger being the priority.
Among Arsenal’s targets is Sporting CP’s highly-rated 17-year-old winger Geovany Quenda, who is protected by a €100m (£84m) release clause. Despite this, Arsenal are one of six clubs, including Manchester City and Liverpool, monitoring the teenager’s progress.
Quenda, who recently earned his first call-up for Portugal, made headlines after a fearless Champions League performance in Sporting’s 4-1 win over Pep Guardiola’s Man City, where he contributed an assist. His display, alongside standout teammate Viktor Gyökeres, left a lasting impression.
While Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao remains a long-term target, Quenda’s rapid rise has captured Arsenal’s attention. Arteta may need to act quickly to secure the talented youngster, as competition intensifies for his signature.
