Arsenal on standby as release clause for Edu transfer target sets up major summer discount deal

A lot has been spoken about what Arsenal could do this summer following a January window that saw only departures take place at London Colney, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's transfer to Barcelona.

However, the loss of the Gabon international, Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah's contract situations in addition to Nicolas Pepe's uncertain future following a lack of minutes this season have all led to the attacking areas becoming a priority for Mikel Arteta.

understands the Spaniard wants to add two forwards to his squad, with Chelsea's Armando Broja being one option under consideration. But another name could end up joining him on the shortlist if Leeds United fail to stay up this season.

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That's because their star man Raphinha has a release clause in his contract that would see it drop from €75m (£62.9m) down to just €25m (£20.9m) if the club is relegated from the Premier League, according to Sportitalia reporter Gianluigi Longari.

What would be a significant blow to Leeds would be viewed as a major attraction to top European clubs, with the likes of Liverpool and Bayern Munich said to be showing interest in the winger.

Various reports have linked Arsenal with Raphinha in the past and no doubt Edu's close ties with the Brazilian camp have led to him monitoring the player closely.

Despite there appearing to be a host of sides showing more interest at this moment in time, the Gunners would be silly not to keep an eye on the situation, especially if Pepe looks to move on.

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