Arsenal apparently contacted Boca Juniors regarding the possible Ezequiel “Equi” Fernandez move. The Gunners have drawn attention to the 21-year-old defensive midfielder who is now displaying ability in the Paris Olympics. Their midfield choices needs improvement, hence Fernandez seems to be a good signing.

Drawing attention from various European teams, Fernandez is rather important in the midfield of Boca Juniors. Arsenal and Porto have both been in touch after they saw his ability to dominate the game and mess with opposing moves. He has received many compliments for his performances for both club and nation.

Arsenal Reach Out To 21-year-old Argentine Midfielder About Transfer

Arsenal must contend with competition, however, from Saudi Arabian team Al Qadisiya. Said to be making a $17.5 million proposal, the Saudi side exceeds the release clause of Fernandez. They have also promised Boca Juniors a 10% sell-on fee. For the Gunners, this generous offer poses a big obstacle.

Arsenal’s desire in Fernandez is still strong even if the Saudi offer has financial attraction. They are ready to fight for the young midfielder as he is seen as a long-term benefit. Playing in the Premier League and Arsenal’s legendary standing may work in their benefit.

For Boca Juniors, already dealing with the possible departure of many important players this summer, losing Fernandez would be a major setback. Al Qadisiya’s offer might have financial appeal, however. Still, this sum may not discourage Arsenal from matching it, demonstrating their will to get Fernandez.

Along with Brighton, Arsenal had links to Fernandez during the January transfer window. The young Argentine, who debuted for the main squad in 2021 after graduating from Boca’s youth, showed promise both clubs. Boca knows Fernandez’s future probably resides in Europe, but he wants to profit from his leaving by getting a big price.

The search of Fernandez by Arsenal indicates their aim to assemble a better team. The rivalry for his signature highlights his ability and promise. The Gunners are still optimistic as the appeal of the Premier League and Arsenal’s reputation might tilt the scales in their favor. The club’s ambition and forward-looking mentality are shown by their will to improve their midfield with a potential star like Fernandez.

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For Lecce’s gifted young left-back, Patrick Dorgu, Arsenal has put their hat into the ring. Not just the Gunners but also Chelsea and Tottenham have had an eye on the 19-year-old Danish international. Apparently, all three London teams have asked about his availability and possible transfer cost.

Pantaleo Corvino, Lecce’s technical director, had first asked €30 million for Dorgu. After a run of outstanding Serie A performance, this number shows his growing stock. Although his present market worth is around €12 million, the demand from other clubs might raise the price. Napoli has also shown interest in Dorgu, however their proposals still fall short of Lecce’s value. Chelsea is formally bidding for the young defender under Enzo Maresca’s direction.

Born in Copenhagen in 2004, Dorgu began his career at Husum Boldklub then transferred to the youth academy of Nordsjaelland. He joined for €200,000 with Lecce in July 2022 under-19 level. August 2023 saw his Serie A debut; he has also represented Denmark at U18, U19, U20, and U21 at several junior levels.