Arsenal want to sign ‘unbelievable’ attacking sensation from Braga | OneFootball

Arsenal are interested in signing SC Braga attacking midfielder Roger Fernandes, according to Portuguese outlet O Jogo.

The 18-year-old is also on the radar of Chelsea, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United.

Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, PSV Eindhoven and Ajax are monitoring his progress.

The teenage sensation made his first-team debut as a 15-year-old in July 2021, leading manager Carlos Carvalhal to dub him ‘unbelievable’ given how he hit the ground running.

Arsenal want to keep bolstering their squad with players capable of making them credible challengers for silverware, and the Guinea-Bissau-born Portuguese fits the bill due to his huge potential.

Fernandes will be eligible to play for Portuguese youth teams in January 2025, but senior team manager Roberto Martinez has been keeping an eye on him.

He has bagged three goals in 16 games, notching one against Porto last Saturday. His ability to play on both flanks makes him an appealing proposition.

Fernandes has been widely tipped to be Braga’s next big-money sale, and signing him would be a major boost for the Gunners.

They have concentrated on signing youngsters recently, and Fernandes is suited to their playing style under manager Mikel Arteta.