Fluminense has managed to retain midfielder Andre Trindade after rejecting advances from Liverpool during the summer. Their decision to keep him was influenced by the potential disruption his departure would have caused to their ongoing Brazilian league season.
However, the situation is expected to change once the Brazilian league season concludes in December, allowing suitors from Europe to potentially secure a deal in the January transfer window. Arsenal has expressed interest in signing Andre, as manager Mikel Arteta seeks to bolster the team’s midfield options.
With the impending departures of Jorginho and Thomas Partey from Arsenal, the club is looking to make long-term investments in the midfield, making the acquisition of Andre a wise move. It’s encouraging news for Arsenal that Fluminense is prepared to negotiate his departure, as reported by Gazeta Esportiva, with the window of opportunity opening up in two months when the Brazilian league season concludes.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Andre is one of Brazil’s finest midfielders, and players from that country have traditionally done well for us.
Adding him to our group will improve our options for the second half of the season.
But he will not come cheap if Liverpool returns and creates an auction for his signature.