Arsenal’s interest in Hector Herrera is ‘known’, according to the Portuguese media, but the Gunners aren’t the only club considering signing the midfielder on a free transfer.

Record (via Sport Witness) report that the most likely destination for Herrera right now is Serie A, with AS Roma and Inter Milan involved. However, interest from Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Spurs is reportedly ‘known’ in England.

This is far from the first time Arsenal have been linked with the FC Porto midfielder. Last month, Herrera was one of the key names on the English media’s list of players Unai Emery was looking at to replace Aaron Ramsey. The hype died down as interest in the Ramsey story waned, but it could well return as Herrera’s contract runs down.

The Mexican international has a deal lasting until next summer, just like Ramsey. As a result, Arsenal could speak to him over signing a pre-contract agreement in January, if they wanted to.

Herrera is having another solid season in Portugal. He just keeps things running in the midfield, winning aerials duels and making tackles, whilst impressing in possession with his passing and through balls.

The only question is whether Arsenal should be looking at a more creative midfielder. Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira seem to have the holding midfield spots nailed down for now after all. We’ll see what Emery decides in January.