Porto’s recent match against Estoril attracted the attention of Arsenal and Newcastle United, who were both present to observe Brazilian striker Evanilson. Arsenal managed to secure a point in their game against Manchester City, keeping their hopes alive for the Premier League title.
In their attack, Arsenal had the likes of Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Bukayo Saka, while Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, and Eddie Nketiah were on the bench.
Despite having various attacking options, Arsenal is still considering potential additions to strengthen their attacking force during the summer. Evanilson has emerged as a potential striker option for several clubs in Europe, as he has been performing exceptionally well for Porto this season.
Both Arsenal and Newcastle are exploring options to enhance their forward line, and Evanilson has caught their attention. It is worth noting that Evanilson and his Porto teammates did not particularly stand out in the match, as they suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat. Additionally, it is believed that both clubs have also been monitoring the performance of Argentine midfielder Alan Varela throughout the season.
Evanilson made the move to Porto from Tombense in 2020 and managed to find the back of the net four times during his debut season with the club, while also representing the Porto B side.
In the following 2021-22 season, the Brazilian striker showcased his prowess by scoring an impressive total of 21 goals. He continued his goal-scoring form by adding 10 more goals across all competitions in the previous season.
This term, Evanilson has been in exceptional form, netting a remarkable 21 goals in all competitions. His performances have been so impressive that he even earned a starting spot in both of Porto’s Champions League knockout matches against Arsenal.