Arsenal want Joao Pereira

Arsenal have reportedly shown interest in signing Valencia defender Joao Pereira during the winter transfer window.

The Portuguese defender, who joined Los Che in 2012, has struggled to cement his place in the first-team this season.

According to TuttoMercato, the Gunners have shown keen interest in securing the services of the Portugal international, with Mathieu Debuchy likely to be out for at least three months with a dislocated shoulder.

AC Milan and Roma are also rumoured to be interested in the 30-year-old.