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‘Exactly what we need’: Some Arsenal fans applaud ‘great business’ club might pull off for talent

Dylan Walsh

Mon 26 July 2021 19:15, UK

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Pacos de Ferreira midfielder Matchoi Djalo.

, the Gunners are entertaining the prospect of signing the 18-year-old talent. Moreover, as per the report, the Primeira Liga side are willing to sell Djalo for just £1m.

Indeed, Arsenal are already close to signing Fulham youngster Mika Biereth as . And Djalo could be the next prospect to join the club’s youth ranks this summer.

The Gunners U-23 side finished a dismal 10th in the Premier League 2 standings last campaign, winning just six matches and losing 10.

Furthermore, Steve Bould was relieved of his duties with the U-23 side as head coach, and it appears this summer Arsenal are working to improving the quality of the club’s top youth side.

Moreover, fans on social media are happy that the club are targeting a player of Djalo’s profile.

The youngster made his Pacos first-team debut at just 16-years-old. And at just £1m, it is a transfer that is low-risk high-reward.

Here’s what some Arsenal fans had to say about the club potentially signing Djalo on Twitter…

What a transfer that's exactly what we need

— Kingyy (@Kingyy09356920)

Mertesacker is the only working fellow

— James (@goonerXY)

great business once again, a common theme this window👍

— cudder (@afcudi)

Arsenal scout doing a fantastic job lately 👏👏👏

— Nero (@okosun_official)

I've heard some good things about him tbh

— Bradley 🦄 (@BMarsenal)

low risk high reward

— zav (@kingktierney)

Away from youth signings, Arsenal are close to completing a deal to bring Ben White to the north London side.