Getting first reports of a potential surprise move for Leverkusen playmaker Renato Augusto, who according to a source is on his way to London for a medical. No indications which team he’s going to, although a with a price tag of €15-20m, would discount Fulham/QPR. Can play on the right or through the middle, silky skills and great ball retention, would suit Arsenal’s style perfectly or perhaps a Modric alternative for Spurs/Chelsea? If I had to choose one it seems like a typical Wenger signing.
Source: Telegraph
EDIT: Confirmation from a Leverkusen source that the London club attempting to sign Renato Augusto IS Arsenal – a deal is far from agreed at the moment, with Arsenal’s opening bid far short of Leverkusen’s valuation of around €20m. Augusto, however, is keen on a move to the Premier League, and he flew into Heathrow about half and hour ago to go for a medical, in the hope that a transfer can be agreed by the deadline. Looks like this one will go down to the wire…
