Tiago Tomas: Last News

Arsenal are targeting a £52m transfer for Sporting Lisbon’s wonderkid who has been dubbed the ‘new Kaka’.The Gunners are looking to bolster their squad this summer, having suffered a disappointing eighth-place finish to miss European football. But Mikel Arteta has been given a boost with the war chest from the North London side, with a reported £250m set to be given for new players.

Arsenal are already planning ahead for their summer business.It’s understood that the Gunners are close to close to agreeing a deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Tiago Tomas at a cut-price, with transfer talks well underway.The 18-year-old forward has featured in all 18 of Sporting’s league matches this campaign, with the club sat eight points clear at the top of the table and boasting an unbeaten record.Tomas left a lasting impression on Edu and manager Mikel Arteta when the pair watched Sporting’s victory over rivals Benfica earlier this month, prompting the Gunners to act. Technical director Edu has already entered talks with Sporting’s director of football Hugo Viana to discuss a move, SunSport has revealed.

Arsenal transfer chief Edu is reportedly close to finalising a deal to sign teenage striker Tiago Tomas from Sporting Lisbon.

Derek McInnes admitted a lack of a cutting edge cost Aberdeen a major Europa League scalp in Lisbon. The Dons put on a brave display but fell to an early first-half goal from Tiago Tomas against Sporting in the Jose Alvalade Stadium.