According to Duncan Castles, Arsenal have told André Silva that they’d like to sign him this summer as Mikel Arteta eyes attacking reinforcements.
What’s the story?
Well, the Gunners admire the 25-year-old, but they must sell before they can bring him to the Emirates Stadium.
Speaking on The Transfer Window Podcast, Castles claims that Arsenal have decided to sell Alexandre Lacazette to make space for Silva.
Eintracht Frankfurt are requesting €40 million (£34.6m) for their talisman’s services.
That might seem like a lot, but after the season Silva just had, it’s entirely fair.
The man who AC Milan sold to Eintracht Frankfurt for just €9 million (£8 million) impressively scored 29 goals in 34 appearances.
Additionally, Silva showed he knows how to create goals as well as score them by laying on ten assists for his teammates.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a fan of André Silva
Playing with someone like Cristiano Ronaldo comes with a lot of pressure – if you’re not up to standard, he’ll probably let you know about it.
However, Silva – who plays for Portugal with the Juventus forward – has been given the seal of approval by Ronaldo.
In quotes provided by the Bundesliga, Ronaldo once called Silva ‘phenomenal’ amid talk of the Arsenal target joining him at Real Madrid.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner said: “Andre Silva is doing a phenomenal job, and not just thanks to his goals.”
In our view, this would be a great signing for the Gunners.
Silva is arguably just beginning his prime years at 25, so Edu has identified a brilliant replacement for the 30-year-old Lacazette.
If this move happens, it has the potential to be the deal of the summer.
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