Arsenal Enter £17m Battle for ‘Extraordinary’ Tottenham Hotspur Target

Arsenal in Pursuit of Marcus Edwards

Arsenal may be facing setbacks in their transfer pursuits of Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, with Zirkzee nearing a deal with AC Milan and Sesko deciding to remain in the Bundesliga.

However, this has not dampened their transfer ambitions.

The latest reports link the Gunners with a move for Tottenham Hotspur target and former England youth international Marcus Edwards.

According to Portuguese media outlet O Jogo, Arsenal are closely monitoring the 25-year-old’s situation.

However, they are set to face a familiar rival for his signature.

Edwards, who initially made an impressive impact at Sporting Lisbon, has caught the attention of both north London clubs despite recent struggles in Lisbon.

A Promising Start Followed by Inconsistency

Marcus Edwards was initially hailed as an extraordinary talent by his former teammate and current Spurs star Pedro Porro.

However, his inconsistency has seen him fall out of favour at Sporting Lisbon.

Francisco Trincao, the former Wolverhampton Wanderers winger, has taken Edwards’ place in the team.

Despite his cameo appearances from the bench, Edwards has failed to impress Sporting’s head coach Ruben Amorim, leading to speculation about a potential move away from the Portuguese capital.

Edwards joined Sporting Lisbon in 2022, after leaving Spurs in 2019 and spending a successful period at Vitoria Guimaraes.

During his time at Sporting, he has managed to score six goals and provide nine assists.

Despite his initial promise, his recent form has not been enough to secure a regular starting spot.

Spurs’ Continued Interest in Marcus Edwards

The 25-year-old’s journey began at Tottenham Hotspur, where he made one substitute appearance in the EFL Cup before moving to Vitoria Guimaraes on a free transfer.

Spurs included a buy-back clause in the deal, signalling their continued interest in their academy graduate.

This interest appears to have persisted, with reports suggesting that Spurs are still keen on re-signing Edwards.

If Arsenal succeed in securing Edwards’ signature, it could inadvertently benefit Spurs financially due to the buy-back clause.

This twist adds another layer of intrigue to the transfer saga, with both north London rivals vying for the same player.

Despite missing out on some targets, Arsenal’s pursuit of Edwards demonstrates their unwavering transfer intent.

The Gunners are determined to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, and the potential addition of Edwards could provide the attacking flair they seek.

As the transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen whether Arsenal can outbid Tottenham Hotspur and secure the services of Marcus Edwards.

For now, the transfer race continues, with both clubs eager to bolster their squads with the former England youth star.