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title: "Arsenal reportedly ready to firm up their interest in Herrera"
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published: "2018-10-12T18:44:44Z"
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# Arsenal reportedly ready to firm up their interest in Herrera

Arsenal are reportedly ready to firm up their interest in FC Porto midfielder Hector Herrera ahead of a summer move.

The Mexican international is out of contract with the Portuguese giants at the end of the season, meaning that interested parties will be able to secure a pre-contract agreement with the player ahead of a free transfer in the summer.

Arsenal have been [linked](https://readarsenal.com/2018/09/27/arsenal-keen-on-deal-to-sign-hector-herrera/) with signing the midfielder in recent times and according to claims from Gazzetta dello Sport, as cited by [Inside Futbol](https://www.insidefutbol.com/2018/10/12/arsenal-crystal-palace-and-watford-eyeing-swoop-for-mexico-international/393174/), they are “laying the groundwork” as they prepare to make their move.

![Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1011117842.jpg)

The Gunners will undoubtedly face competition in their pursuit of the 28-year-old, however. Serie A giants Inter Milan have been previously [linked](https://readarsenal.com/2018/09/29/inter-milan-join-arsenal-in-the-race-to-sign-herrera/), whilst Crystal Palace and Watford are named as potential destinations in Gazzetta’s recent report.

Herrera, who remains the captain of Porto, has been a key player for his side over the years but now looks set to seek pastures new.

Arsenal may well be on the lookout for a new central midfield player to arrive ahead of next season, with Aaron Ramsey’s contract at the club likely to run down.