Ibrahima Bamba

Premier League side Arsenal are moving closer to the signing of Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Ibrahima Bamba, according to reports.

I want the best for him, genuinely, and when you are challenging with someone like this something comes in between that. “I don’t think he (Mohamed Elneny) will be [available for Friday]. In this market, it’s pretty complicated to do that. “That’s not going to change any friendship, the moments that we have, how important he is in my life, how important he is in my profession. Asked if his relationship with Pep Guardiola had changed now the two are going head to head for the title, Arteta replied: “I always hoped that that was going to be the case one day and it’s happening this season. “The most important thing is that we get the performances and the time on the pitch that we need with the players we have available today that are already really good.

Arsenal have now made a move to sign Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Ibrahima Bamba, his agents have been in London.

[Arsenal](https://tbrfootball.com/category/english-premier-league/arsenal/) manager [Mikel Arteta](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/mikel-arteta/) has confirmed that the club are considering bringing in another midfielder before deadline day. [Jornal de Noticias](https://www.pressreader.com/portugal/jornal-de-noticias/20230126/textview) states that, ‘Bamba has sparked interest from several European clubs, but Arsenal appear to be in line to take the versatile player. But Bamba could be a fantastic player for the future for the Gunners. [Thomas Partey](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/thomas-partey/) has been nearly ever-present in the Premier League, but is an injury prone midfielder. [Mohamed Elneny](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/mohamed-elneny/) has forced Arsenal’s hand, at a time when deals are getting harder and harder to do. [Jornal de Noticias](https://www.pressreader.com/portugal/jornal-de-noticias/20230126/textview), via [Sport Witness](http://sportwitness.co.uk/arsenal-front-line-sign-defender-chances-imminent-transfer-month/), who suggest the Gunners are ‘in line’ for [Bamba](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/ibrahima-bamba/).

Arsenal seem to have a good chance of making a third January signing after a report claimed that a move could be "imminent" for a defensive-minded player.

Hence, they could begin to evolve by bringing in someone like Bamba – if they do see him as a midfielder, that is. Specifically, Arsenal appear to have stepped up their interest in the Italian player. As for his other role, midfield is actually somewhere else Arsenal have been wondering whether to strengthen. Arsenal could be about to prise him away, though. This season so far, he has made 23 appearances in all competitions. They are also conscious of discovering talents who can help ensure their success stretches into the long term.

Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase to sign 20-year-old Vitoria Guimaraes defensive midfielder Ibrahima Bamba, who is "protected" by a €30 million ...

He has since broken into their first team over the past couple of seasons and penned his first professional contract at the beginning of this year. Bamba could be seen as a low-cost alternative and someone who they can develop down the line. They need to add more bodies in January, in order to rotate the squad and keep the players fresh. Ibrahima Bamba appears to be the latest midfield prospect on Arsenal’s agenda. The Arsenal manager has been overly reliant on Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey as his only central midfield options in the pivot this season. The young Italian began his career at F.C.

The agents of Vitoria defensive midfielder Ibrahima Bamba are reportedly 'in London' amid links with a move to Arsenal.

[Moises Caicedo](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/arsenal-gunners-exploring-moises-caicedo-deal/) and Juventus’ Weston McKennie, with the latter’s agents also [in London](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/leeds-transfer-news-mckennie-juventus-premier-league/) ahead of talks of a potential deal. [Jacque Talbot](https://twitter.com/jac_talbot/status/1618314378507583489?s=46&t=6d19m9ZnKEQgOT2hMxEpeg) shared that Bamba’s agents are ‘in London’ amid links with a move to North London: [concern](https://twitter.com/kayakaynak97/status/1618247417823985666) over the seriousness of Mohamed Elneny’s latest injury, while Thomas Partey has also shown himself to be [injury-prone](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-partey/verletzungen/spieler/230784) in the past. [linked](https://sportwitness.co.uk/arsenal-front-line-sign-defender-chances-imminent-transfer-month/) with a move for Bamba this week, with it claimed that they are ‘on the front line’ to sign him and are ‘tightening the siege’ for his transfer. The agents of Vitoria defensive midfielder Ibrahima Bamba are reportedly ‘in London’ amid links with a move to However, it is also claimed that he is ‘protected’ by a €30m (£26.5m) release clause, and a contract not set to expire until 2026, so it will be interesting to see whether the Gunners are willing to pay that to bring him to the Emirates Stadium.

Reports in Portugal suggested that Filipe Macedo Alves had flown to London to finalise an 'imminent' deal for the Vitoria Guimaraes defensive midfielder, with ...

The market is open, but I’m not going to feed rumours.” “Bamba is not the only player I work with. “He’s a player profile that is clearly of interest to many clubs, but today he is a Vitória player and is only focused on Monday’s game in Chaves.

The agent of Vitoria de Guimaraes midfielder Ibrahima Bamba plays down speculation linking his client with a move to Arsenal.

The market is open, but I'm not going to feed rumours." Bamba is not the only player I work with. [Moises Caicedo](/people/moises-caicedo/), [Real Sociedad](/football/real-sociedad/)'s [Martin Zubimendi](/people/martin-zubimendi/) and [Everton](/football/everton/)'s [Amadou Onana](/people/amadou-onana/) have also been linked with a move to North London, while 20-year-old Bamba has recently emerged as the latest name on their radar.

The agent of Arsenal-linked Vitoria Guimaraes star Ibrahima Bamba has, on Thursday, spoken out over claims that his client is on the verge of making the ...

Bamba is not the only player I work with. The market is open, but I’m not going to feed rumours.” Amid the ongoing efforts of Mikel Arteta and co.

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Premier League transfer news - Arsenal like Vitoria de Guimaraes ace Ibrahima Bamba with Mikel Arteta targeting a new midfielder.

[The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-ibrahima-bamba-clause-28415245), [Arsenal are mightily impressed](/en-gb/2022/11/24/arsenal-could-sign-the-next-tchouameni-with-more-tackles-than-partey/) with the 20-year-old’s excellent breakthrough campaign in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. His average of 2.6 successful tackles per game is superior to that of both Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey ( [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/432629/Show/Ibrahima-Bamba)). “(Bamba) is a player who is clearly of interest to many clubs. Amadou Onana, [unlike some at Goodison Park](/en-gb/2023/01/26/pundit-makes-brilliant-prediction-about-40m-anthony-gordon-at-newcastle/), will stay put in an attempt to save Everton’s skin. [ Ibrahima Bamba](/en-gb/topic/ibrahima-bamba/) has rubbished reports that he is in London to negotiate a January move to Premier League leaders Arsenal, speaking to [ O Jogo. Arsenal may make a move in the summer.

Since the injury to Mohammed Elneny, Arsenal are now left short in midfield. Adding competition to their squad could be the difference between winning the ...

The Spaniard has targeted mostly young players in his recruitment since joining Arsenal and there’s no doubt it’s working a treat. The 20-year-old is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder as well as at centre-back, offering some much-needed versatility. Since the injury to Mohammed Elneny, Arsenal are now left short in midfield.