Arsenal Transfer News: Hector Herrera Dismisses Porto Exit Rumours

Arsenal target Hector Herrera has ruled out a departure from Porto this summer unless the Portuguese club decide to sell him.

The Mexican midfielder, who has also been linked with Inter Milan, dismissed any notion that he is looking to leave the Estadio do Dragao, per A Bola (via Calciomercato): "I will only leave Porto this summer if the club decides to sell me."

New Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has added five players to his squad already this summer: Stefan Lichtsteiner, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Lucas Torreira, Matteo Guendouzi and Bernd Leno.

He has not ruled out making further additions, recently saying he would consider more signings, per James Benge of the Evening Standard.

Herrera, 28, was a sensible target as Arsenal's midfield is still lacking in steal and guile despite recent changes. 

The Porto man also made himself an attractive target during Mexico's 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign, particularly with a brilliant performance against Germany, per Squawka:

He has made it clear that he will not be going anywhere, though, and Emery will likely stick with the midfield options he currently has as the 2018-19 campaign approaches.

As for Herrera, he could well now sign a new contract at Porto as his current deal expires in 2019.

He has been at Porto since 2013 and played a key role as they won the league last term.

The Portuguese champions will surely be delighted Herrera has committed his future to the club despite links with Inter and Arsenal.