Arsenal are said to have a scouting brief on Porto star Evanilson this season. The Premier League giants are vying to sign a top class forward in the summer transfer window. Brazilian youngster Evanilson is an alternative to Brentford striker Ivan Toney. Evanilson has been excellent this term, netting 22 goals in 35 games so far this term. Meanwhile, the club are also keeping an eye on the...Full Story »

David Raya saved two penalties as Arsenal beat Porto 4-2 in a shoot-out to reach their first Champions League quarter-final in 14 years.Leandro Trossard’s first-half strike cancelled out a first-leg deficit but Mikel Arteta’s side then struggled to create chances to win the game as the tie finished 1-1 on aggregate.All four of Arsenal’s penalty takers were faultless as Raya kep...Full Story »

Liverpool and Manchester City are watching Porto midfielder Alan Varela. O Jogo says Liverpool and City are scouting Varela this season. The Argentine produced a superb performance in their Champions League victory over Arsenal last week. He was assertive in his tackling and accurate with the ball, dominating on the night. City and Liverpool have been impressed and are keenly following Vare...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta bemoaned a lack of aggression from his Arsenal side in the Champions League defeat at Porto but said it would be “cruel” to judge their return to the knockout stages on the last-gasp goal that settled the contest.The Gunners’ hopes of reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years suffered a blow as Galeno’s fine late strike saw Porto win 1-0 in t...Full Story »

Arsenal’s hopes of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years suffered a blow as they slipped to a last-gasp defeat in the first leg of their last 16 clash in Porto.On the eve of the tie, Mikel Arteta challenged his players to prove they belong on this stage but they laboured for large parts of the game and failed to register a shot on target throughout a l...Full Story »

Porto striker Mehdi Taremi is being considered by Manchester United for the January market. There is now an acceptance inside United that Rasmus Hojlund is being asked to take on too much as their lone senior centre-forward. As such, manager Erik ten Hag and technical chief John Murtough are seeking an experienced centre-forward and Taremi is on the radar. United had scouts posted at Porto'...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly called Porto star Otavio in an attempt to lure him to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. WHAT HAPPENED? Porto midfielder Otavio has been linked with a move to Al-Nassr. The 28-year-old has two years left on his contract but the Saudi Arabian side have reportedly offered him a lucrative contract to join fellow Portuguese international Ronaldo at Luis Castro's team. A...Full Story »

Simone Inzaghi implemented a defensive masterclass as his Inter side saw out a 0-0 draw away to Porto on Tuesday to progress to the quarter-finals. Inter survived late onslaught Porto lacked creative spark Nerazzurri reach first quarter-final since 2011 TELL ME MORE: Porto were the in-form side with more at stake in the tie, which was evident right from the off. Just a few minutes in, Ma...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku came off the bench to give Inter Milan a crucial first-leg lead over Porto in their bid to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.The Belgium international struck with four minutes remaining to secure a 1-0 victory at San Siro after the visitors had seen midfielder Otavio sent off for a second bookable offence.In a tight first half, Inter striker Lautaro Martínez might ha...Full Story »

According to RMC reporter Loic Tanzi, Porto midfielder Vitinha has arrived in Paris. PSG will finalize Vitinha's contract in the next 24 hours, and the clubs are negotiating the payment of Vitinha's release clause.Full Story »

Arsenal are working on a move for Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira, with Mikel Arteta eyeing a transfer raid for the midfielder, GOAL can confirm. The 22-year-old has been linked with a switch to the Premier League before, having impressed over the past few seasons while helping the Primeira Liga outfit to two league championships plus Taca de Portugal success. Arsenal's interest in him however...Full Story »

THIS is the horrifying moment a thuggish Benfica fan launched a metal POLE at Luis Diaz. The terrifying incident occurred as Liverpool’s newest star celebrated his first Champions League goal for the Reds. A Benfica fan dangerously threw a metal pole at Luis Diaz during Liverpool's 3-1 win Former Porto superstar Diaz, 25, returned to Portugal on Tuesday for the first time since his Janu...Full Story »

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Porto winger Luis Diaz ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline, GOAL can confirm. The Reds launched a surprise late bid for the Colombia international, who had until recently been expected to join Tottenham. Jurgen Klopp's side will pay an initial fee of €45 million (£37.5m/$50m), with an extra €15m (£12.5m/$17m) in performance-rel...Full Story »

SunSport revealed today the North Londoners have opened talks with Porto about a deal for their Colombian attacker. Porto have set Tottenham an asking price of £55million for Luis Diaz Diaz has a release clause of £66m, and it is thought the Portuguese club would be willing to sell for £55m. But they have turned down Tottenham’s first bid of £37m plus add-ons. Spurs...Full Story »

Tottenham have launched a bid for Porto attacker Luis Diaz. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic season so far, scoring 16 goals and providing six assists in 28 appearances across all competitions. SIC Noticias says Tottenham have tabled a €45million (£37.6m) offer that could rise with performance-based bonuses. It's also said that Tottenham have given the Portuguese side 48 h...Full Story »

Liverpool remain in the hunt for Porto attacker Luis Diaz this month. A Bola says Liverpool are ready to move for Diaz. Indeed, the Reds are plotting a bid to sign Diaz this month. The report states that Liverpool are ready to make a £58.5m bid for Diaz, which would also include a further £8.5m in add-ons. It has been claimed that, with these two fees, they add up to Diaz's £...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed Thiago Alcantara’s “thunderball” goal which set them on their way to a 2-0 victory over Porto and a fifth successive Champions League win.The Spain international broke the deadlock with a delicious low, first-time, 25-yard half-volley which was subsequently added to by Mohamed Salah’s sixth European goal of the season.It was only the ...Full Story »

Midfielder Thiago Alcantara swept away 14 months of frustration with one swing of his cultured right foot to set Liverpool on the way to a 2-0 victory over Porto and a record Champions League group stage points haul.The Spain midfielder’s sweetly-struck low half-volley early in the second half was worthy of winning any game and the fact it came in a dead-rubber having already qualified for...Full Story »

Saint-Maximin gathers interest from Chelsea & LiverpoolNewcastle forward Allan Saint-Maximin could join Chelsea or Liverpool next summer, writes the Express, as his current team toils near the relegation zone. Saint-Maximin continues to be one of the most exciting one-on-one attackers in England and may earn a step up if his form remains strong through the rest of the season. Giovinco wa...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised midfielder Curtis Jones after the academy graduate put in a stellar performance in the 5-1 win over Porto.The 20-year-old was at the heart of all the Reds’ best attacking moves and it was his parried shot which produced the early breakthrough goal from Mohamed Salah.Jones continued to have a significant influence as Sadio Mane, Salah again and substit...Full Story »