Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi ahead of a potential summer move from the Portuguese giants to the Premier League club.
The Nigeria international, 28, is being linked with a switch from Liga Portugal side Porto to Arsenal, with the transfer rumour listed at an unspecified probability. Sanusi currently has a market value of €3.00m, a fee that would represent a low-cost option for the Gunners as they assess defensive reinforcements on the left side.
Sanusi, who wears the number 12 shirt for Porto, is a left-footed defender primarily operating at left-back. Born in Lagos on 13 June 1997, he has developed his career in Europe to the point of becoming established at one of Portugal’s leading clubs and earning recognition on the international stage with Nigeria. Standing at 1.82m, he offers a blend of athleticism and defensive presence down the flank.
His contractual situation at Porto appears uncertain, with no public information on his date of joining or contract expiry. That has fuelled suggestions that he could either be allowed to leave below his peak valuation or edge towards free-agent territory if no new deal is agreed, increasing the sense of opportunity around any potential transfer.
In recent months Sanusi has continued to feature in Liga Portugal for Porto, contributing from defence in a side competing regularly near the top of the table and in European competition. His performances in domestic fixtures this season – including tight league encounters in which Porto have relied on a compact back line – have underlined his experience at a high level, though detailed match statistics for individual games are not disclosed in the available data.
With Arsenal targeting depth and competition in the full-back areas, a move for a comparatively low-cost option such as Sanusi would fit typical transfer-window manoeuvring. Should the transfer materialise, a switch from Porto to north London could mark a key step in Sanusi’s career, offering him the platform to enhance his reputation in one of Europe’s most demanding leagues.
