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Arsenal continue scouting mission for striker despite Real Madrid interest
ARSENAL have reportedly undertaken another scouting mission on Porto star Andre Silva.
Andre Silva has been scouted several times by Arsenal
The striker has been in excellent form this season, netting 11 goals in 17 league appearances this season.
Reports earlier this month suggested Real Madrid are keeping tabs on the 21-year-old.
And according to Portuguese paper Record, Arsenal are continuing to closely monitor Silva.
Arsene Wenger is keen to strengthen his attack
Real Madrid are keen on a deal for Paulo Dybala
It is thought scouts watched him in action for Porto against Moreirense.
Silva turned in an excellent display, scoring twice in a 3-0 win.
Arsene Wenger however could find his £52m asking price rather steep.
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Record also suggests Real aren’t giving up on Silva, and they are lining him up as an alternative if they fail to sign Juventus hitman Paulo Dybala.
However, the La Liga giants are under a transfer embargo and can't buy players until the summer.
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