Arsenal have reportedly held talks with the agent of Monaco star Joao Moutinho as they step up their interest in signing the midfielder.
Moutinho is widely expected to depart Monaco in January with suggestions recently that he’s ready to hand in a transfer request to force a switch.
Arsenal are long-term admirers and reports suggest the 28-year-old’s agent Jorge Mendes has held talks with Arsene Wenger about a deal.
Mendes has also offered the player around other Premier League teams, with Moutinho targeting a switch to England.
He’s rated at about £30million.
