The powers that be at the Emirates have taken decisive steps in their summer recruitment drive. Reliable inside sources exclusively confide to GoalZaz...
The powers that be at the Emirates have taken decisive steps in their summer recruitment drive. Reliable inside sources exclusively confide to GoalZaza that Arsenal have already established direct contact with the representatives of Sporting Lisbon. �s left back, Maxi Araujo. The Uruguay international gave a thoroughly good account of himself during the recent Champions League quarterfinal tie against the Gunners, a match in which his pace and defensive organisation caught the eye of the North London technical bench. At the end of the day, the lion. �s share of the credit for this move goes to the scouting department, which has been monitoring Araujo. �s progress ever since that captivating clash. Araujo, a stalwart in the Sporting backline, is believed to be keen on a switch to the Premier League, and Arsenal are moving swiftly to secure his signature before the window truly opens. With the Nigerian international Victor Boniface also reportedly on the radar of the club, the sporting director appears to be assembling a formidable squad for the coming campaign. The left back position has long been an area for reinforcement, and this potential signing signals a clear intent to challenge on all fronts. At viewing centers across Lagos and Abuja, the news has already sparked animated debate. Fans huddled around screens in Surulere and Wuse would be nodding in approval, recalling how Araujo. �s tight marking unsettled the Arsenal attack in Lisbon. In the scheme of things, they see this as a calculated move by Mikel Arteta to plug a gap that has troubled the side for seasons. The atmosphere would be electric, with supporters already dreaming of a defensive unit that includes a player who once troubled their own team. Many would be quoting the classic saying: if you cannot beat them, buy them. This is the kind of transfer gossip that keeps the viewing center business booming, as pundits and amateur analysts alike dissect every detail of the negotiations.
