Arsenal among clubs keen on Vitoria Guimaraes defensive midfielder Ibrahima Bamba
Ibrahima Bamba’s time at Vitoria Guimaraes could soon end as a whole host of clubs are lining up to sign him.
British source claim that Arsenal are among few clubs keen on Vitoria Guimaraes defensive midfielder Ibrahima Bamba.
The Italy international joined Vitoria Guimaraes from Pro Vercelli on a free transfer in 2020. His contract expires in the summer of 2026.
He has featured in 14 matches for Vitoria Guimaraes this term in all competitions.
The 20-year-old has been touted as one of the brightest young prospects in Italy.
Bamba will be high in demand this winter, with him having enjoyed a sublime season for Vitoria this term.
Arsenal are looking to sign a defensive midfielder and have identified the 20-year-old as potential transfer target.
The Gunners have built a reputation for recruiting young talent from within Europe, predominantly targeting those with sell-on value and immense potential. They will have funds to spend in the market and it will be interesting to see how they approach the winter transfer window.
The former Pro Vercelli man will add more quality to Arsenal’s midfield.
According to the report, “Arsenal are keeping tabs on Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Ibrahima Bamba. The 20-year-old defensive midfielder has impressed in Portugual this team, and is valued at the £26 million mark, says The Sun. The Gunners are looking at their options in January – and are keen to add another name in midfield. But they will face competition for Bamba from the likes of Italian side Atalanta and Spaniards Villarreal.”
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The English giants are showing interest in signing defensive midfielder, but will have to dig deep to land him.
Vitoria are preparing to sell their midfielder should they receive a massive offer for him.
Good signing for Arsenal?
If Bamba is available for the right price, then he could be a clever acquisition for Arsenal.
Ibrahima Bamba has all the skillset required to be a success story at Arsenal. Therefore, it makes sense for Arteta to step up his attempts to bring the Italy defensive midfielder to Premier League side.
The 20-year-old could be a good fit for Arteta’s Arsenal.
It will be interesting to see whether Arsenal will make their move during the winter transfer window.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
