OYOGist.com has learned that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has allegedly identified Danilo Pereira as a possible replacement for France international Matteo. The 38-years-old Spaniard who’s currently struggling to nail down an European Competition spot ahead of next season campaign, has been eager to seal free transfer as well as making key signing of players with attacking mindset.
Mikel Arteta who played at the Emirates stadium for 5 years before making his way up to be a manager, has identified FC Porto star Danilo Pereira, as a possible replacement for Matteo Guendouzi, who’s been force to use the exit door due to his ill attitude.
The 38-years-old Spaniard will definitely want to complete a deal for the 28-years-old Portuguese defensive-midfielder, with the hope of making the top 4 position next season.
Meanwhile, the 28-years-old Portuguese star who play as a center-back or defensive-midfielder, joined the Port side back in July 2,2015 after completing a £4.50m transfer deal from Maritimo.
Danilo Pereira who has been a regular player at the club has been featured in 33 appearances, scored 1 goal and he has created 1 assist so far in all competition this season.
Meanwhile, the latest report has stated that the Matteo Guendouzi agent is set to hold a meeting with the north London club, about a possible exit of his clinet from the Gunners club or resolving the problem with the club for his client to continue his career.
The latest report from ESPN has stated that the Premier League giants are contemplating an approach for Porto star, who has impressed in the Portuguese top-tier since 2015 when he made his move.
Meanwhile, a massive statistics has shown that the 28-year-old, has 37 caps for Portugal, and has managed to found back of the net 14 times from 166 games in all competitions.
With Porto hoping to keep some of their valuable assets, they will definitely be force to sell of their players to enable the Portuguese club stay financial stable.
The report claims that the 28-years-old experience player may be available for a cut-price £18m, and signing a quality player like him could help Mikel Arteta to strengthen his midfield area or the back line.
