Both Arsenal and Chelsea are keeping close eyes on wanted Sporting Lisbon star William Carvalho.
The midfielder has been identified as a target by both Premier League clubs, with Manchester United also reportedly holding interest in the player.
Earlier in the summer, it was revealed that Carvalho has a release clause of £35 million, but it appears that both Arsenal and Chelsea are hoping to sign the player for £10 million pounds less.
Scouts from both clubs were sent to watch the midfielder in action over the weekend according to reports in Portugal, with Arsenal looking the more likely to sign Carvalho.
However, it was a game to forgot for the Portuguese youngster, who was sent off after 66 minutes for a second bookable offence.
The Premier league duo will be weighing up a move for the Portugese midfielder in the coming days.
By Ollie Brown