Premier League sides are keeping tabs on Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani, according to SkySports.
The reports have linked the Algerian with several English sides including Arsenal.
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The 28-year-old attacker has been exceptional for the Portuguese side for the past few seasons. He has netted 56 goals in more than 100 games for them. Last season, he scored 32 goals in 44 appearances.
The player has been eyeing to leave the Portuguese league this summer and Sporting Lisbon have put a £20million price tag on him.
SkySports reported that Slimani is planning to play in the Premier League.
Slimani has recently impressed in the preseason games especially against Wolfsburg, after the game he was praised by opponent side defender Dante .
Dante told that Slimani was very difficult to handle, his movement was good and he is a big club player. Along with him, William Carvalho is also an excellent player.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is yet to sign any attacker so far this summer. He could be making a offer this month for the Algeria international.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are also keeping tabs on Wolfsburg forward Julian Draxler who has hinted to leave Bundesliga this month.
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