Real Madrid look to be leading the race against Atletico Madrid to sign Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder and former Arsenal target William Carvalho, according to Portuguese source A Bola. The 23-year-old is a top young prospect, and looks set to have earned himself a move to a bigger club in this transfer window after his hugely impressive form in Portugal in recent times. According to a report from the Daily Telegraph last month, it looked like Arsenal could be close to winning the race for his signature, but this move never materialised, with Arsene Wenger's side still to add a quality addition in the middle of the park this year, despite it being something of a problem position for...
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