News about Cedric Soares

SAMI MOKBEL: Former Arsenal defender Cedric Soares is attracting interest from a number of European sides including Ajax. The Portuguese full back left the Emirates Stadium at the end of last season after his contract expired and is monitoring his options before deciding on his next club. Ajax are among the clubs keen on the 32-year-old, while Ligue 1 sides Nice and Stade Rennes are contemplating offering Soares a contract.

Clubs have their last chance to improve ahead of the rest of the season as we enter the final hours of the January transfer window. Teams at the top of the pack will be looking for titles and European qualification, while those at the bottom will be hoping that a new addition would keep them away from relegation problems. In the midst of several FFP probes, Everton and Nottingham Forest have been charged with breaching the top flight's financial laws this month, and it underscores the balancing act clubs must play to ensure immediate success with financial stability. However, there are still many deals in the offing that will run right up to the 11 p.m. deadline on Thursday, with some players facing uncertain futures.

Cedric Soares, Arsenal's defender, is emerging as a key Besiktas target for January. Talks about the possibility that the Portuguese right-back, who is overselect to Arsenal needs, are ongoing, as a result of a transfer for the Turkish club. With Soares' move into the final six months of his Chelsea contract, the finer details of the future transfer are yet to be determined.

After losing a £4 million-per-year contract to Saudi Arabia, Arsenal's Nicolas Pepe faces an uncertain future. With him not being part of manager Mikel Arteta's first team plans, the Arsenal winger is looking for a way out of the club. The Ivory Coast international spent the season on loan at Nice, and having returned to the Gunners was left out of the squad's pre-season tour alongside Albert Sambi Lokonga and Cedric Soares. However, Pepe will not be the first name to enter the Middle East after talks broke down between the player and an unidentified Saudi Pro League club on a £4 million-per-year contract, according to CBS. Pepe had hoped to see names like Ruben Neves, Edouard Mendy, and N'Golo Kante as the new player to trade the Premier League for Saudi Arabia's riches, but now finds himself in limbo at the North London club.

Since his arrival, xMikel Arteta has resurgent the club, shedding what some supporters deeming as 'dead wood' and leading a youthful side to a hardball championship with just 10 games remaining. With the Spaniards seemingly settled on the names he trusts, reports suggest that Arsenal's summer plans are now turning towards the players, with which members of their first team squad being allowed to move.

And breathe. The January transfer window is over, and managers now know exactly what they're doing for the remainder of the season. The mid-season window can be a little anti-climatic, with clubs choosing to stick with what they've got rather than risking any disruptions to their squad for the second half of the season. This wasn't the case this time, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham all doing major business on deadline day. But did they spend their money wisely?Which sides look well-placed to finish the campaign strongly, and who has left themselves short? Sportsmail has taken a look at the operations of all 20 Premier League clubs and rated them from A-F on how they did in January.

Since his impressive performances so far this season, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund have been keeping an eye on the 18-year-old's transfer window. The defender is expected to be loaned back to Valladolid for the remainder of the season as part of a transfer, according to reports. Earlier this week, the right-back missed training at the club's base in the country's north-west, with reports citing him as "absent with ache" before being dropped from the matchday squad against Valencia. Several sources have since confirmed that he will remain at Valladolid during the January transfer window.

Fulham have spoken to FC Twente about right back Josh Brenet, 28, as part of their contract to bring in Arsenal's Cedric Soares on loan drags. Fulham expressed an interest in signing Cedric on loan, but talks with Arsenal stalled due to his £65k-a-week wage demands, which the Cottagers are unable to pay. However, west London manager Marco Silva is calling for the Portugal international to complete a contract.

SIMON JONES: With the looming deadline day approaching, the end of the January transfer window is looming, but there's still a lot of work to do. Teams at the top of the Premier League are desperate to improve for the second half of Champions League football and silverware. In the meantime, the lucrative nature of remaining in the Premier League has prompted many facing relegation to finalize any last-minute contracts, which may make the difference. Sportsmail takes a closer look at 12 potential transfers involving Premier League clubs that could not be completed before the deadline of 11 p.m. on Tuesday.

As he looks to decide between the Gunners and Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal target Ivan Fresneda was left out of Real Valladolid's squad against Valencia on Sunday. Both clubs are said to have agreed to a £13 million contract for the 18-year-old, with the defender loaned back to Valladolid for the remainder of the season as part of the agreement. Fresneda has been a fixture in Jose Rojo Martin's side since September, winning 12 appearances in all competitions.

SIMON JONES: Fulham are set to make Shane Duffy's loan from Brighton permanent to allow for the arrival of Arsenal defender Cedric Soares. Marco Silva's side already has Duffy and Dan James from Leeds as their two official domestic loans, and a Duffy loan is much cheaper to finish. After falling out of favor at the Emirates, Cedric will then join Arsenal on loan. Silva made it a priority to bring the 31-year-old to Craven Cottage this window. He is a veteran Premier League defender with 158 appearances in the top flight.

Arsenal has turned down Monaco's bid to bring Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan. As his team searchs for the Premier League title, Mikel Arteta is reluctant to let players out, particularly in midfield. He is worried that he needs cover in all positions. Arsenal is still looking for another midfielder and a right back at this time, with Cedric Soares transferring to Fulham.

The Portuguese full-back will transfer to the club for six months, while Fulham will not have the opportunity/obligation to buy from the Gunners. Soares is a veteran Premier League defender with 158 appearances in the top flight, and Silva made it a priority to bring the 31-year-old to Craven Cottage this window. With no league starts this season for Arsenal, Soares could have more playing time under his former coach.

Arsenal has matched Borussia Dortmund's £13 million bid for Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda. The 18-year-old is expected to make his decision in the next 24 hours and will be loaned back for the season. Dortmund however, believes they have an edge in the career path they can promise the adolescent.

Several top sides in Europe, including the Gunners and the German side, have targeted coveted 18-year-old defender Ivan Fresneda (pictured). And as reported by the Athletic, right back Fresneda is likely to make a decision on his new club right away, a week before the January transfer window closes. Arsenal and Dortmund have agreed a transfer for the gifted teen worth £13.1 million, which will see him return to the Spanish side, whose majority owner, Brazilian legend Ronaldo, for the remainder of the season. Several other clubs had been training for Spain's U-19 international Fresneda, with Saudi Arabia-funded Newcastle previously keen, but the team has now dropped out of the competition.

The Gunners have risen to pole position for the 18-year-old who has a buy-out clause priced at £8.8 million. Last week, Newcastle United tried to sign the boy but was subsequently transferred to West Ham right-back Harrison Ashby, 21. Fresneda was left out of Valladolid's starting lineup on Saturday after losing to Atletico Madrid and showing a keen interest. Arsenal needs to protect Cedric Soares, who is likely to join Fulham.

Arsenal has stepped ahead of Newcastle in the competition for Real Valladolid's right-back Ivan Fresneda. Earlier this week, Newcastle held talks with the teen defender, but a move to the Emirates Stadium seems more likely. Fresneda's agents are set to hold further talks in London next week ahead of a potential £8.8 million transfer.

Arsenal and Fulham are discussing a new transfer for Cedric Soares. Fulham hopes to have a deal for the 31-year-old by the end of the week. Arsenal is keen to sell Cedric as he is largely in surplus to demand at the Emirates Stadium, with Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu preferred options.

SIMON JONES & JOE BERNSTEIN: Fulham's alternative if they can't reach personal terms with Arsenal's principal target, Cedric Soares, is considered by SIMON JONES and JOE BERNSTEIN. Max Aarons of Norwich, Danny McNamara of Millwall, and Luton's James Bree are among the many factors under discussion, with Marco Silva aiming to expand his right-back choices before the window closes. Marco Silva is keen to add to his squad this month, but he is also unable to pay because the odds are not in place.

Fulham's January transfers for Cedric Soares (left) and Abdoulaye Doucoure (right) are apparently cooling due to heavy wage demands. Marco Silva (inset) is keen to return to his squad this month, but he is also unable to do so due to the odds. Now, the Evening Standard has learned that Soares, who is nothing more than a bit-part player at Arsenal, is jeopardizing a transfer to Fulham due to his £65,000 wage demands.

Jose Mourinho's 27-year-old was knocked out last month after the Roma boss launched a scathing attack on the Dutchman, causing him to leave the club in January due to his 'unprofessional attitude.' Mourinho said one player, who initially refused to reveal, had "betrayed" his coworkers following a 1-1 draw away to Sassuolo in November. Karsdorp has been playing for Roma since 2017, with the right-back making 122 appearances for the club. Fulham has been waiting for Arsenal to determine whether or not they'll allow Cedric Soares to leave.

Premier League clubs are finalizing their plans of which areas of the squad they need to improve as the days go by in January. If it's investing more to bring in the difference-maker in a push for the top-two or signing a striker whose goals will propel you to safety, it's likely to be a busy month as top flight clubs brace for the second half of the season. In light of this, Sportsmail examines each Premier League team, sees what they're passionate about, and where they can improve in January.

Fulham are currently leading the push to sign Cedric Soares on loan from Arsenal in January. Following Ben White's recent shift to right-back, the 31-year-old has only played for the Gunners so far this season, falling further behind in Mikel Arteta's pecking order. Cedric has found first-team minutes few and far between this term and others, meaning a January switch could be the best option for both teams. Takehiro Tomiyasu has been a possibility in the position.

With the World Cup coming to an end this weekend, clubs around Europe are gearing up for the return to the continent. Since last weekend, football League action has returned; however, the Premier League is yet to kick-off the second half of the season, and will do so in an exciting Boxing Day schedule. Sportsmail gives an in-depth preview of every Premier League squad, including stats, status checks, and transfer rumors since there are so many players to play for this season.