Arsenal and Tottenham show interest in Sporting CP star Marcus Edwards
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest in signing Sporting CP winger Marcus Edwards this summer, according to a Portuguese outlet. O Jogo.
The former England Under-20 international occasionally delighted fans with stellar performances, but his inconsistency saw him fall behind former Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Francisco Trincao in the pecking order.
His appearances off the bench also failed to impress manager Rúben Amorim and a departure from the club has reportedly not been ruled out.
O Jogo reports that Edwards is well liked in England, and there is a growing feeling that he could move to the first division this summer, with Tottenham and Arsenal showing interest in the player.
The report adds that the former Tottenham academy star is still on Spurs' radar, while the Gunners maintain a keen interest in the player who will relish the opportunity to return to England to play in the Premier League.
Edwards' contract at the Estádio José Alvalade will run until the summer of 2026 and is currently valued at €20m (£16m) per Transfer market.
Edwards ready for north London change
Edwards has been a regular in the Lions first team since joining the club permanently from Spurs in the 2021-22 season. However, last season did not go as planned, remaining second fiddle to Trincao in the starting eleven.
Despite this, his qualities remain unquestionable and his limited playing time was due more to tactical adjustments than the performance itself.
Arsenal need support to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli on the bands and Mikel Arteta He has apparently identified Edwards as a potential target ahead of the summer window.
Spurs, on the other hand, are another very attractive defender for the youngster, seeing the rejuvenation that Ange Postecoglou has made at the club.
His fast, fluid football allows room for positional flexibility, a trait that could prove attractive to Edwards, who can operate in any attacking position in the final third.
We will have to wait and see how things develop over the coming months, but it looks like Arsenal and Tottenham could fight over a deal for Edwards this summer and he would be an exciting signing for either club.
