Arsenal are locked in transfer talks with Sporting Lisbon for William Carvalho. The Daily Star says Lisbon sources state the Gunners have decided to continue their interest in the midfielder after having an initial bid thought to be worth around £24m rejected.
The club are also in negotiations with Southampton regarding Morgan Schneiderlin but it is thought the Frenchman prefers a move to Tottenham and the chance to work with Mauricio Pochettino again.
Carvalho has a £37m release clause and Sporting are still hoping they can drive his price closer to that mark before agreeing a deal.
There had been interest from Manchester United but the club is believed to have moved onto other targets after baulking at the fee needed to land Carvalho.
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