Report: Arsenal want Joao Pereira

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Valencia defender Joao Pereira this month.

The Portuguese has been with Valencia since 2012, but has struggled to hold down a spot in Los Che's first XI this season.

As it stands, Pereira's contract at the Mestalla will expire this summer and according to Tuttomercato, Arsenal are considering a move due to Mathieu Debuchy's recent injury.

AC Milan and Roma have also been credited with an interest in the full-back, who has 40 international caps to his name.

It is thought that Valencia would be prepared to sanction a sale this month rather than risk losing the defender on a free transfer next summer.