Arsenal in transfer battle with Manchester United for South American sensation

Arsenal are battling Manchester United for signing South American expertise Maxi Araujo this summer season. 

The Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been left impressed with the ahead’s performances within the Champions League. 

Arsenal have moved forward of their Manchester rivals as they’ve made contact with the participant’s representatives, per Portuguese outlet Record. 

The Gunners need to add a top quality new winger, with Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard anticipated to be bought. 

Araujo has primarily operated as a left-back this season, however he’s additionally able to taking part in on the left wing. 

Araujo has been incomes rave critiques together with his performances in Portugal since becoming a member of Sporting Lisbon in 2024. 

He has made 41 appearances throughout all competitions this season, scoring six objectives and creating 4 assists within the course of. 

He has averaged 1.4 pictures, 1.1 key passes, 4.0 ball recoveries and 1.8 tackles per recreation within the Primeira Liga. 

Araujo has an €80 million launch clause in his contract, however that’s merely to guard the participant’s switch worth and Sporting are able to promote him for €60m. 

Arsenal additionally face competitors from United, who’re additionally eager on the Uruguayan. 

The Pink Devils spent most of their switch price range to improve their assault final summer season. 

However they’re nonetheless available in the market for a top quality ahead, with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho anticipated to depart completely. 

United have additionally been linked with an curiosity in Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi.

Stats from Transfermarkt & Sofascore