Arsenal were linked with a number of midfielders throughout the summer but failed to get a deal over the line for a single one after ultimately leaving things too late - but they could now use the free agent market to solve their issues.
Injuries to Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny have already hampered Mikel Arteta’s midfield options this season but now they could look to sign Portuguese midfielder Xeka, having missed out on Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz at the end of the transfer window.
Here is all you need to know about the reported Arsenal target, including who he’s played for, his career so far and what’s been said about him.
