Premier
League sides are keeping tabs on Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani,
according to SkySports.
The
reports have linked the Algerian with several English sides including Arsenal.
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The
28-year-old attacker has been exceptional for the Portuguese side for the past
few seasons. He has netted 56 goals in more than 100 games for them. Last
season, he scored 32 goals in 44 appearances.
The
player has been eyeing to leave the Portuguese league this summer and Sporting
Lisbon have put a £20million price tag on him.
SkySports
reported that Slimani is planning to play in the Premier League.
Slimani
has recently impressed in the preseason games especially against Wolfsburg,
after the game he was praised by opponent side defender Dante .
Dante
told that Slimani was very difficult to handle, his movement was good and he is
a big club player. Along with him, William Carvalho is also an excellent
player.
Arsenal
boss Arsene Wenger is yet to sign any attacker so far this summer. He could be
making a offer this month for the Algeria international.
Meanwhile,
Arsenal are also keeping tabs on
Wolfsburg forward Julian Draxler who has hinted to leave Bundesliga this
month.
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