Arsenal in ‘very advanced’ talks with Porto star – reports

Ian Watson

Arsenal are reported to be in talks with attacker Yacine Brahimi.

The 29-year-old is a free agent from today following the expiry of his Porto contract and the Gunners are eyeing a move for the versatile Algeria international.

Sky Sports claims Arsenal have already held negotiations with Brahimi, who scored 13 goals and assisted nine more in 49 matches last term.

Reports elsewhere suggest the talks are at a ‘very advanced’ stage – though Brahimi’s demands could be a stumbling block.

The former PSG and Rennes star is said to be looking for a £3.5million signing-on fee which the Gunners are said to be reluctant to offer.

Unai Emery is understood to have only around £45million to spend this summer, though half of that fee may go on Celtic full-back Kieran Tierney.