Arsenal interested in Argentina’s Olympics goalscorer | OneFootball

Arsenal are interested in Boca Juniors midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez, who scored a fantastic goal at the Olympic Games on Saturday.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Ezequiel Fernandez of Boca Juniors drives the ball during a match between Boca Juniors and Velez Sarsfield as part of Liga Profesional 2024 at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on June 14, 2024. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Diego Monroig reports for ESPN (via BolaVIP) that Ezequiel Fernandez’s camp have received information that Arsenal are interested in buying him this summer.

The Gunners reportedly want to complete the signing ahead of the 2024/25 season, though they’re yet to submit an official offer for him.

Arsenal have reportedly been watching Fernandez for a while now, with claims of a scouting mission at the Pre-Olympic Tournament in January. Marquinhos was also playing at the event with Brazil.

For the time being, Fernandez is away at the Olympic Games with Argentina, having qualified through that January tournament.

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, ARGENTINA: Ezequiel Fernandez of Boca Juniors celebrates after scoring the team’s fourth goal during a match between Central Cordoba and Boca Juniors as part of Liga Profesional 2024 at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades on May 19, 2024. (Photo by Joaquín Camiletti/Getty Images)

Fernandez certainly isn’t doing much to reduce the asking price for his signature with his performances at the Olympics, scoring an excellent goal against Iraq on Saturday.

With Argentina losing their Olympic opener to Morocco, the team were desperate for a win against Iraq, who had won against Ukraine in their own opening fixture.

Argentina took an early lead through Thiago Almada, but were pegged back by Aymen Hussein just before half time.

Luciano Gondou retook the lead for Argentina in the 62nd minute, but the game remained tense until Fernandez’s 85th-minute settler. Argentina now know a draw against Ukraine would send them to the knockout stages.

AVELLANEDA, ARGENTINA: Ezequiel Fernandez of Boca Juniors drives the ball during a match between Racing Club and Boca Juniors as part of Group B of Copa de la Liga Profesional 2023 at Presidente Peron Stadium on October 24, 2023. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Playing in a central midfield role for club and country, Fernandez has made 20 appearances for Boca Juniors so far in 2024. The 22-year-old has a contract with his current club until 2028.