Arsenal unleash new South American scout as Edu looks to £12.8m reinforcement for Mikel Arteta
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Boca Juniors midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez. According to El Crack Deportivo, Arsenal have scouted the Argentinian who is valued at around €15million (£12.8million).
football.london understands he Gunners have been stepping up their work in South America and since the vote of Brexit, like many other Premier League clubs, have seen the region as an opportunity to find some gems. Manchester City have seen great success with Julian Alvarez and Arsenal themselves have already enjoyed the fruits of the investment in Ituano starlet Gabriel Martinelli.
It has not been completely successful as Marquinhos returned to Arsenal from an unsuccessful second spell on loan having joined Nantes following a timid time with Norwich City. football.londonunderstands all options are open to the winger who is now with Brazil’s Under-23s for the Pre-Olympic Tournament.
A step made by Arsenal has been to employ a brand new scout with specialities in the region. Edu has brought in Paulo Xavier from Real Madrid who had been with the Spanish giants since 2017 and been involved in the move for Endrick.
Vinicius Jr is another name to excite fans after arriving at Los Blancos in 2018 alongside Flamengo’s Rodrygo. Both Brazilians have gone on to become huge successes in Madrid and Endrick will look to follow in their footsteps.
These links to Fernandez perhaps could link to the early work of Xavier at Arsenal. With finances tight due to the restrictions in place from Profit and Sustainability Regulations, the South American sides can often harbour talent at a cheaper price than those found on the continent.
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