Arsenal transfer news: Details behind Gunners’ Matheus Franca scouting mission tonight

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It has been reported that Arsenal have sent a scout to watch transfer target Matheus Franca on Wednesday.

In February, Fabrizio Romano claimed that the 19-year-old has a whopping £176 million release clause in his current contract.

While fellow Premier League clubs like Newcastle United and Crystal Palace have been linked with the transfer of Matheus Franca, Arsenal have sent a scout to ramp up their interest in him.

Arsenal send scout to watch Matheus Franca

While all has been rosy at the Emirates Stadium for large parts of the season, there have been cries for an upgrade on Granit Xhaka.

The Swiss midfielder is having his best-ever season at the club; however, he fails to provide the creativity that his side perhaps need from him, especially since the World Cup.

Torcedores have claimed that as Flamengo and Nublense face off in the Copa Libertadores tonight, Arsenal have sent a scout to watch Matheus Franca in action to get a transfer over the line.

Jonathan Vidalle, who used to be employed by Boca Juniors and now has an eye on the South American player market for Mikel Arteta’s side will be present to assess how the attacking midfielder performs.

HITC View: Matheus Franca could be a Gabriel Martinelli-type coup

When Arsenal signed Gabriel Martinelli, many wondered why they had done so, considering his lack of experience as well as the side’s need for reinforcements in other areas of the pitch.

Fast forward to the present and Martinelli is one of the main men behind his team’s title challenge.

If Arsenal do end up completing a transfer for Matheus Franca if the scout in question is initially impressed, they could have a potential superstar in their ranks once again.

It is these low-risk, high-reward signings that end up being a masterstroke for several clubs, like in Manchester City’s case when they signed Julian Alvarez from River Plate.