Mikel Arteta in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal’s Crystal Palace (Photo: Ryan Pierce/Getty Images)
Arsenal is understood to be one of the Alert clubs due to a surprising and potential transfer raid against rival Chelsea this summer.
Sources are disclosed Catch off side That Arsenal is interested in Andrei Santos after an impressive loan spell in Strasbourg this season.
The talented young Brazilian midfielder hadn’t had much opportunity at Chelsea yet, but he looked like a standout prospect for the future.
We are now starting to see Santos’ best as he shines in League 1, but sources inform Catch off side That he hasn’t completely committed to returning to Chelsea next season.
This means that Santos could be available for a fee in the 405 million euro area this summer, with Arsenal exploring the situation and other top clubs showing interest.
Andry Santos Transfer Sousers queue as Chelsea’s future looks uncertain
Catch off side We understand that Tottenham, Newcastle, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan are also keeping an eye on Santos before this summer.
Santos might be ideal to give Arsenal something a little different in the midfield. Mikel Arteta will probably soon find himself a bit short in that department.
Adding Santos to the Arsenal side might be a good move as Thomas Parte and Giorguinho are about to close their contract this summer.
Still, I imagine Chelsea aren’t very enthusiastic about selling to rivals.
Santos had previously been leaning towards a bigger future at Chelsea, but the 20-year-old will face a lot of competition with Enzo Maresca’s team.
Therefore, the blues can do well to sell Santos for profit if the opportunity comes.