Arsenal have made a bid for Portuguese midfielder William Carvalho according to reports in Portugal.
The Gunners are looking to switch targets having been frustrated in their bid to sign Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira. Carvalho had been most closely linked with a move to Manchester United but it appears that Arsenal are keen to explore their options.
Manager Arsene Wenger wants more grit in his midfield, with Mathieu Flamini the only midfielder in their ranks that is a natural ball winner. Mikel Arteta has done an admirable job anchoring the midfield, but his talents are more suited to having the ball than winning it back.
The Gunners are looking to switch targets having been frustrated in their bid to sign Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira. Carvalho had been most closely linked with a move to Manchester United but it appears that Arsenal are keen to explore their options.
Manager Arsene Wenger wants more grit in his midfield, with Mathieu Flamini the only midfielder in their ranks that is a natural ball winner. Mikel Arteta has done an admirable job anchoring the midfield, but his talents are more suited to having the ball than winning it back.
