Maxi Araujo

Arsenal have made initial contact over a potential move for Sporting CP’s Maxi Araujo, with the player reportedly catching Mikel Arteta’s eye during their recent Champions League clash.

UEFA named Sporting’s Maxi Araujo in its Team of the Week after he set a new fouling record against Arsenal without receiving a booking.

During Arsenal’s win over Sporting CP on Tuesday, Maximiliano Araujo become the first defender this decade to commit seven or more fouls without being booked.