‘Best defense? Not good enough!’
English Premier League (EPL) side Arsenal’s ‘defensive greed’ seems to know no bounds. The Gunners have the enviable reputation of having the best defense in the league, and they’ve spent big money on top defenders to bolster their defense.
Arsenal had the best defensive record in the EPL last season. They conceded just 29 goals in 28 games. The Gunners’ backline was strong enough to contend for the title at the end of the season, thanks to the solid defense of William Saliba and Gabriel. It was one of the best defenses in Europe.
Arsenal will not rest on their laurels. According to English publication The Sun, the Gunners are ready to splash the cash to sign Goncalo Inacio, one of the best defenders in Portugal from Sporting.
Inacio has a £52 million ($91.4 million) buyout clause. 스포츠토토 In addition to Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are also keen on signing Inacio this summer, according to GiveMeSport.
According to The Sun,
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping to build a near-impregnable defense by adding Inacio to the center-back duo of Saliba and Gabriel.
Inacio, a 2001-born Portuguese international, made his senior debut in October 2020. Since then, he has developed into one of the most promising prospects in the Primeira Liga (Portugal).
Since Roberto Martinez took over the reins of the Portuguese national team in 2023, he”s also made a name for himself as a defender for the national team.
Inacio’s contract with Sporting expires in June 2027. Sporting are reportedly willing to negotiate if an offer close to £52 million comes in.
The move is part of Arsenal’s bid to beat Manchester City to the EPL title next season, according to local media.
Arteta, in particular, is said to have the backing of the Gunners after a promising start to his managerial career at the club.
With Arsenal’s open courtship of Inacio, 카지노사이트 순위 amidst ‘chasing’ interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, the bidding war for the Frenchman is set to heat up.