Gunners linked with late swoop

Arsenal are being linked with a late swoop for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso as the transfer deadline fast approaches.

There has been plenty of interest in the player from Manchester United, AC Milan and Juventus, but The Gunners are also said to be in the hunt according to his agent Paulo Barbosa.

Arsene Wenger is definitely in the hunt for a new midfielder but it remains to be seen if a deal can be pushed through in time.

"Actually, we did not have normal contact from the Arsenal board, but from a member of the technical staff at the club," Barbosa revealed.

"At the moment there is not a formal offer yet, but it is possible that will happen soon as Juventus and AC Milan have shown an equal interest in the player."