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Arsenal prepare WHOPPING bid to sign Manchester United target
ARSENAL are preparing a fresh £28.5million bid to sign Sporting Lisbon ace William Carvalho, according to reports.
William Carvalho Player Profile
The Gunners first offered £20m for the midfielder, however, Sporting quickly rejected the bid.
And according to The Sun, the North London club have now upped their offer to sign the Portugal international.
Carvalho has a £37m release clause in his contract and Arsenal have since made the improved offer in the hope Sporting will consider the move.
However, the cash-strapped Portuguese giants could accept the offer, but only of they agree £8.5m worth of add-ons.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a fresh bid to sign William Carvalho
Arsene Wenger is desperate to sign the Angolan-born anchorman in an attempt to strengthen his midfield.
However, Arsenal may face competition from Manchester United, as they too are said to be keeping tabs on the 23-year-old.
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