Arsenal, Newcastle United 'send scouts to watch Porto striker'
The 24-year-old leads the way at the top of the Dragons' scoring charts with an impressive 22 strikes in 35 matches during the 2023-24 campaign, in addition to providing six assists.
Four of Evanilson's strikes came in the Champions League, including a hat-trick against Royal Antwerp, before Porto were eliminated by Arsenal on penalties in the last 16.
As well as also notching 11 Primeira Liga goals, the Brazilian has shone in the Taca de Portugal with a remarkable seven goals in four matches, helping Sergio Conceicao's team reach the semi-finals.
Arsenal were already believed to have been interested in a summer deal for Evanilson, and it appears that the Gunners have now ramped up their interest in signing the Porto man in the upcoming window.
Evanilson fails to impress in front of scoutsAccording to HITC, both Arsenal and Newcastle sent representatives to run the rule over Evanilson during the Easter weekend, when Porto travelled to face Estoril in a Primeira Liga battle.
The South American had scored a hat-trick against Estoril in January's Taca de Portugal last-16 clash, but he was nullified alongside the rest of Conceicao's men in a surprise 1-0 defeat on Saturday.
In a contest marred by three red cards — two of which went to Porto — Evanilson also picked up a booking and missed one big chance in a forgettable display, where he had just 31 touches of the ball throughout the 90 minutes.
One underwhelming outing is unlikely to deter Arsenal and Newcastle's interest in moving for the former Fluminense man, though, as he has otherwise proven a competent player for Conceicao both domestically and
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