Reports: Cedric Soares has no plans to leave Arsenal this summer

Cedric Soares appears to have no intention of leaving Arsenal this summer.

While Takehiro Tomiasu put him on the bench in the early part of the season, the Portugal international has been a regular regular for Mikel Arteta’s Champions League-chasing side during his teammate’s absence.

However, with Arsenal Reportedly interested in signing a new right-back during the summer transfer window, Cedric has been linked with a move away, with Newcastle United and Porto interested.

The 30-year-old may stay in the Emirates for a bit longer, though, as Goal writer at Arsenal Charles Watts mentioned that whispers of offers from Magpies or the Portuguese heavyweights have been dismissed as ‘speculation’ by people Close to the former Southampton player. .

Cedric hopes to stay and fight for his place in the Arsenal squad, despite his contract expiring in 2024 and Hector Bellerin completing a permanent transfer to Real Betis.

Cedric scored one goal and four assists in 50 matches for Arsenal and participated in ten out of 11 matches in the Premier League.