Arsenal target to sign new deal

Arsenal could be dealt a blow in the pursuit of one of their prime targets, according to a report.

The Gunners have been associated with a January move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, as they aim to boost their holding midfield department.

However, A Bola claims that the Portuguese international may rebuff the chance to join the North London outfit and sign a new long-term deal with the Primeira Liga giants.

Arsenal host Galatasaray in the Champions League group stage encounter on Wednesday night.