Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are now willing to sign Joao Palhinha from Fulham.
That’s according to Football Transfers, who noted that Palhinha is a less expensive option than Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.
So what has been reported about Arsenal and Joao Palhinha?Let’s take a look.
Well, according to football moves, Arsenal will sign Douglas Luiz from Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the January transfer window.
However, Villa do not need to sell Luiz and are in favor of a £110m fee for the Brazilian foreign midfielder.
Thus, Arsenal got to know Joao Palhinha as a possible option for Luiz. Football Transfers reported that the Gunners “discussed internally the option of signing the Fulham star in the January window”.
The report claims that a £50m payment would be for Arsenal to convince Fulham to sell him.
Liverpool have been linked with the midfielder. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag admires him.
In my opinion, Arsenal will make an offer for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in the January transfer window.
Palhinha is now 28 years old and is in the prime of his game. I think the Portuguese foreign defensive midfielder could make a quick effect at the Emirates Stadium.
As reported by the Premier League’s official website, the midfielder has made the most tackles in the English top flight this season.
The former Sporting Libson player is a very combative midfielder who knows how to impose himself in midfield.
Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League title and also make a big impact in the UEFA Champions League.
I think Palhinha would increase his chances of having a successful season.