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Arsenal to win Roberto Firmino race English outfit Arsenal are keen to sign Brazilian star Roberto Firmino from Hoffenheim in the summer window, according to several reports.

English outfit Arsenal are keen to sign Brazilian star Roberto Firmino from Hoffenheim in the summer window, according to several reports.
Arsenal to win Roberto Firmino race


German newspaper Bild revealed that Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and French big spenders Monaco are also in the race to sign Hoffenheim star but Arsenal are likely to win the race.

The Bundesliga side are demanding €25 million for the attacking midfielder.

But recent reports revealed that Bayern Munich have now taken a step back from the race. Sporting director Matthias Sammer revealed in an interview that they are not interested in the Brazilian star.

Sammer told Bild: “Firmino is a great player, but these stories have originated with his agent. We are not interested in signing Firmino.”

The 23-year-old has been impressive for the German side, he has netted six goals and assisted seven time in his 24 Bundesliga games so far this season.

He has also been named in the Brazil senior squad for the friendly games against Chile and France.

While, Firmino is expected to take Santi Cazorla’s role at Arsenal as the Spaniard is also been in link with his homeland clubs. Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simone is keeping tabs on him for the summer move.

Firmino has scored 47 goals in 143 appearances for Hoffenheim since his move from Figueirense in 2010.




Columnist: Stevan Jones

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