Arsenal and Manchester United could be about to do battle for Brentford striker Igor Thiago.
According to RTI Esporte, the Gunners have stepped up their interest in the striker and now view him as one of their preferred options to strengthen the attack ahead of the 2026/27 season.
While the same report also claims that United are monitoring the Brazil international’s situation closely.
Ederson has confirmed that his move to Manchester United is ‘almost all sorted’.
United agreed a deal with Atalanta earlier this month to sign the midfielder, who looks set to become the first signing of the Michael Carrick era at Old Trafford.
The Reds are set to pay an initial €40.5million (£35m), plus €4.5m (£3.8m) in add-ons for the 26-year-old.
And asked about his move to Old Trafford at the World Cup, he told Tuttosport: “It’s practically almost all sorted.”
Before he added: “I have to make the most of this moment. I am here and it is a wonderful thing, something you must always live to the fullest.”
Manchester have been told they would be stupid to sell Marcus Rashford to Arsenal.
Arsenal have been mentioned as a possible destination for the England international, but former United forward Louis Saha has warned Old Trafford chiefs that they would regret sanctioning any deal with the reigning Premier League champions.
He said: “For me, selling Marcus Rashford to Arsenal is a complete no-go. I wouldn't give any strength to the reigning Premier League champion.
“Look at Robin van Persie coming to United and helping them win the league. There's no good in those kinds of deals for the selling club.
“You have Rashford, who went to Barcelona and they won La Liga. He was a massive asset.
I think that giving a discount on assets to your rival for the Premier League is stupidity.
“I consider Rashford a real danger for anyone who wants to compete in the league. If this guy is in form, he's able to score 20-25 goals. So no, don't give that power to somebody you consider a rival.”