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Arsenal joined a number of clubs in watching both Benfica play FC Porto and Belenenses play Sporting CP, according to reports in Portugal.

On Friday, Arsenal will hopefully be in the Europa League semi-final draw along with three other clubs from around the continent, so here’s the lowdown on what to expect from each one.

Arsenal want to sign Sporting CP winger Gelson Martins this month, as the Gunners continue their search for an Alexis Sanchez replacement.

Arsenal had a scout at the Lisbon derby between Sporting and Benfica last Wednesday, and could have been watching William Carvalho. Again.

Arsenal have been given bad news in their long-running pursuit for Sporting’s William Carvalho, with president Bruno de Carvalho ruling out a move for the midfielder.

Arsenal have reportedly initiated talks with our old buddy, William Carvalho, and aim to ‘reserve’ him before the World Cup in Russia next summer.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Sporting right-back, Cristiano Piccini.

In one of the stranger stories currently doing the rounds, Sporting president, Bruno de Carvalho, has referred to West Ham’s two owners as ‘the dildo brothers’.

Director of Sporting, Nuno Saraiva, has slammed West Ham co-chairman, David Sullivan, insisting that his recent claims about the Hammers turning down the chance to sign William Carvalho are false as the Portuguese club didn’t receive any offers for the 25-year-old.

Arsenal reportedly made a late approach for Sporting midfielder, William Carvalho, at the end of the transfer window.

Despite being interested in Sporting’s William Carvalho for years, Arsenal reportedly won’t rival West Ham’s alleged £37.5m bid for the midfielder.

West Ham have reopened talks for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho and could beat Arsenal to his signature this summer, according to latest reports.

West Ham are reportedly preparing a £25m bid for long-term Arsenal target, William Carvalho.

Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho is reportedly close to joining a Premier League club.

Arsenal are reportedly still keen to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho this summer and will make a £27m bid to procure his signature.

Sporting Lisbon are offering midfielder Willian Carvalho to clubs in hope of receiving bid.

Arsenal could make a bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, according to latest reports.

West Brom are reportedly determined to beat Arsenal to the signing of Sporting midfielder, William Carvalho.

Arsenal will have to pay Gelson Martins £88m release clause if they want to sign him.

Arsenal have offered £90m for Sporting duo Gelson Martins and William Carvalho in a stunning summer swoop.