Astounding coup

THE big transfer news on Friday, January 20, was that Arsenal are reportedly hoping to lure Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga to the Emirates on loan. The London club’s Spanish coach Mikel Arteta is seeking reinforcements to his midfield for the second half of the season, according to the UK press.

The signing of the young Frenchman would be an astounding coup for the current Premier League leaders if it can be pulled off. Earlier on Friday the Gunners announced the capture of Leandro Trossard from Brighton.

Camavinga has found himself languishing in the pecking order at the Bernabeau behind Federico Valverde, Luka Modric, and Tino Kroos since arriving at the club in a big ­ money move.

He joined in a lastminute move from Ligue 1