1 goal, 6 shots, 6 duels won: 21yo striker scores 10th goal of season vs Napoli, Arsenal want to sign him

Monza striker and Arsenal transfer target Gustavo Varela scored his 10th goal of the season in a 4-1 Serie A defeat against Napoli. The 21-year-old Portuguese forward, who arrived from Benfica for £2 million last summer, scored an equalizer before half-time and registered six attempts on goal during the match. Tuttomercatoweb reports that Arsenal are actively leading Premier League interest in pursuing a permanent move for him alongside Napoli.

Ed Davison of ArsenalNews argues that Varela remains relatively untested at the top level despite his prolific start of 10 goals in nine appearances. Monza could reportedly demand up to £30 million in the winter transfer window to secure a significant profit, with Benfica retaining a 20 percent sell-on clause and matching rights.