Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Sporting CP teen striker Tiago Tomas

Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Sporting CP teen striker Tiago Tomas.

The Sun says Gunners technical director Edu has been in direct contact with Sporting director of football Hugo Viana over the deal.

The 18-year-old signed a new five-year contract with the Portuguese giants in June 2020 with a release clause of £52m.

However, due to the current economic climate and Sporting's spending in recent years, it is understood the club may accept a deal as low as £20m.

Edu and manager Mikel Arteta were impressed by Tomas while watching Sporting vs Benfica earlier this month ahead of Arsenal's Europa League clash with the latter next week.

And in discussion with Viana, former Gunners midfielder Edu is believed to have made it clear they do not want to regret missing out on such a player in the future.