The Gunners are aiming to sign a marquee central midfielder this summer, and they have already failed with a verbal \u00a345 million<\/span><\/a> offer for Newcastle United<\/a> captain Bruno Guimaraes.<\/p>\n Arsenal are poised to return with an improved bid for the Brazil international, but the Magpies could resist his departure after sanctioning Sandro Tonali\u2019s move to Tottenham<\/a> Hotspur.<\/p>\n Amidst this,\u00a0Longari<\/em> has claimed that the Gunners are \u2018gathering information\u2019 about Fernandez. Manchester City<\/a> have likewise done the same despite the signing of Elliot Anderson.<\/p>\n Longari\u00a0<\/em>revealed in his update that Real Madrid<\/a> are Fernandez\u2019s preferred destination, but the La Liga giants have formally closed the door with an official statement<\/span><\/a> on their website.<\/p>\n Los Blancos have clarified that they have no intention of pursuing a deal for the Argentine, who is presently at the World Cup. This means he may have to choose alternative options if he decides to part ways with Chelsea.<\/p>\n Arsenal are yearning for a midfielder with more creativity and Fernandez would be a perfect fit for them, given his vast Premier League<\/a> experience and good track record with the Blues over the past few seasons.<\/p>\n Fernandez has managed an impressive 48 goal contributions in his last two years at the west London outfit. He was one of the standout performers in a poor league campaign for the club last term.<\/p>\n Aside from his goal involvements, the Argentine has a good passing range and he is someone who likes to press forward when in possession. He would be an ideal foil for Declan Rice<\/a> in the Arsenal midfield.<\/p>\n Man City are also in the hunt for his services and could swoop for his signature despite landing Anderson. Former Blues manager Enzo Maresca recently took over at the helm and may want a reunion.<\/p>\n Still, the prospect of continuing in London with Arsenal could be a more tempting prospect, but the 25-year-old won\u2019t come on the cheap with Chelsea poised to demand at least \u00a3120 million<\/span><\/a> to sanction his departure.<\/p>\n Arsenal have done plenty of business with Chelsea lately, having signed Kai Havertz<\/a>, Noni Madueke, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Raheem Sterling (on loan). Hence, another big-money swoop for Fernandez can\u2019t be ruled out.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
According to journalist Gianluigi Longari<\/span><\/a>, Arsenal<\/a> are gathering information about Chelsea<\/a> midfielder Enzo Fernandez.<\/strong><\/p>\nPossible deal<\/h3>\n
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