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Sporting Lisbon prepared to let William Carvalho leave for £24m

After months of speculation regarding his future Sporting have now accepted the fact their star midfielder wants to leave and have lowered their asking price.

Up until now the Primeira Liga club have refused to budge on £35m, but are now ready to accept offers of £24m, according to the Daily Express.

The Gunners are thought to be ahead in the race for Carvalho’s signature currently, but the chance to play at Stamford Bridge will surely be considered by the 22-year-old.