According to ESPN, Arsenal are interested in
Boca Juniors, sporting goods company
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Ezequiel Fernandez
Showing keen interest. Fernandez is currently competing in the Olympics, but after the tournament is over, it is likely that he will not be wearing the Boca Juniors jersey. Although he is under contract until 2028 and is a first-team regular, the player has decided to play abroad and has received multiple offers, making it difficult for Boca Juniors to keep him.
In recent weeks, Saudi Arabia's FC Qadisiyah attempted to sign Fernandez with a €17 million installment offer, but this failed to satisfy Boca Juniors. However, the player is open to a move to Saudi Arabia.
ESPN says that Arsenal's interest has put Fernandez's team under the spotlight, with the Gunners hoping to sign him this summer but yet to send an official offer. Arsenal are not the only European side to show interest in Fernandez, with the likes of Atletico Madrid, Brighton, Sevilla, Benfica, Betis, Girona, AC Milan and Porto having previously shown interest, but none of those teams have made a tangible move.
Fernandez, who just turned 22, has made 67 appearances for Boca Juniors in all competitions, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists, and has won the Copa Argentina and the Argentine Super Cup. His outstanding performance has attracted the attention of several clubs, making him a hot player in the transfer market.
Arsenal fans will be keeping a close eye on this move, expecting the club to bring in the young and talented midfielder to bolster the strength and depth of the squad. Fernandez's transfer move will be a major focus of the transfer market in the coming weeks.
