{"id":555256,"date":"2020-06-25T09:05:23","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T13:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=555256"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T21:50:12","slug":"report-arsenal-accelerate-talks-over-joelson-fernandes-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/06\/25\/report-arsenal-accelerate-talks-over-joelson-fernandes-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Arsenal Accelerate Talks Over Joelson Fernandes Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to reports in Portuguese publication O Jogo<\/a>, Arsenal<\/a> will accelerate talks over the transfer of Joelson Fernandes <\/a>with Sporting Lisbon.<\/p>\n

However, Sporting will be looking for \u20ac100 million as they are confident of increasing his release clause, which currently stands at \u20ac45 million.<\/p>\n

REPORT: Arsenal Accelerate Talks Over Joelson Fernandes Deal<\/h2>\n

Interest From Elsewhere<\/h3>\n

Although he hasn’t played for the first team this season, the left-winger has impressed in the U23’s and, as a result, has started to train with the senior players.<\/p>\n

However, Arsenal are not the only club linked with the Portuguese youngster, originally born in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. According to reports in Goal<\/a>, the 17-year-old is also being monitored by Barcelona and RB Leipzig. However, they will also have to pay close to \u20ac100 million for the winger.<\/p>\n

Sporting Wonderkids<\/h3>\n

Sporting Lisbon have a reputation for developing youngsters who have gone on to be successful in their careers. Arguably the biggest of the bunch is current Juventus player, Cristiano Ronaldo, <\/a>who has been successful in some of the biggest countries in Europe and has been in the argument for being the best player in the world for many years.<\/p>\n

Like Ronaldo, Nani <\/a>moved to Manchester United<\/a> from Sporting. He won numerous league titles whilst at the club and also won the European Championship alongside Ronaldo in 2016.<\/p>\n

Luis Figo<\/a> would go on to win eight league titles with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan respectively. He also won the Champions League in 2002 with Madrid.<\/p>\n

Finally, although Ricardo Quaresma<\/a> was most successful in the Portuguese league, it wasn’t with Sporting, but with Porto after a failed year at Barcelona. In recent years he has plied his trade in Turkey, playing for Besiktas and Kasimpasa.<\/p>\n

Options Already in That Position<\/h3>\n

Although Arsenal have options in that position, nobody has really nailed it down this season. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang<\/a> have played there on ten occasions this season, scoring seven goals. Another option is Mesut Ozil<\/a>, however,\u00a0reports claim<\/a> that Arsenal are looking to offload the German this summer.<\/p>\n

The Gunners also have a number of youngsters who have played as a left-winger this season. Gabriel Martinelli<\/a> has played there nine times this season, scoring three goals. Bukayo Saka<\/a> has been used as a left-back and left-winger this season, becoming a first-team player in the process. Finally, Reiss Nelson<\/a> has also played a few games in this position this season.<\/p>\n

COVID-19<\/h3>\n

Although Arsenal are hopeful of bringing in the winger, spending restrictions due to COVID-19 could be in place due to loss of income that the club may have experienced during this time, therefore ending any interest the club may have in the player.<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

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