Arsenal now have a clear run to sign William Carvalho (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal are clear to sign Portuguese defensive midfielder William Carvalho after his club Sporting Lisbon reportedly put him up for sale.

The Gunners have been scouting Carvalho intensively in the last 18 months, and reports emerged last week that Arsene Wenger had made a £24million bid for his services.

Although the offer was turned down, the reliable Record newspaper says Carvalho has now been put up for sale by Sporting, with the club looking to cash in this summer.

Sporting are allegedly desperate to raise cash to fund new signings, and after a board meeting this week, the decision has been taken to let Carvalho go.


Arsene Wenger has already had one bid rejected for the player (Picture: Getty)

He has a release clause set at £35million, but it’s expected that Sporting would accept a smaller fee if they could get all of the cash up front.



Arsenal are well known for paying transfers in one lump sum, rather than in installments, so they would be in the driving seat if they made another move.

Manchester United and Real Madrid are also known to hold an interest in the player.

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