On July 8th, we carried a report from L’Equipe, who explained that Arsenal have looked at Lille’s Renato Sanches this summer following his impressive displays for Portugal at the European championship.
It was also stated that the Ligue 1 side are ready to allow the midfielder leave this summer, provided they receive a ‘satisfactory’ offer.
Le10 Sport now state the 23-year-old’s displays at Euro 2020 has seen him end up in the transfer target list of the prestigious European clubs.
This includes Barcelona, but they cannot make an approach for the midfielder until they resolve Lionel Messi’s contract situation.
The Argentine is a free agent since the start of this month and the La Liga side need to make economic adjustments before offering him a new deal.
It’s claimed the north London club’s name was also mentioned for the former Bayern Munich man.
The Gunners ‘do indeed like’ the Portugal international, but they have ‘other priorities’ in the midfield.
According to Le10, Lyon’s Houssem Aouar and Rennes young star Eduardo Camavinga ‘in particular’ are the two other players appealing to Mikel Arteta’s side.
