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Arsenal is in a transfer battle with Manchester United for South American forward Maxi Araujo. Arsenal has reportedly made contact with Araujo's representatives, gaining an edge over their rivals.
Arsenal in transfer battle with Manchester United for South American sensation
Arsenal are battling Manchester United for signing South American talent Maxi Araujo this summer.
The Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been left impressed with the forward’s performances in the Champions League.
Arsenal have moved ahead of their Manchester rivals as they have made contact with the player’s representatives, per Portuguese outlet Record.
The Gunners want to add a quality new winger, with Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard expected to be sold.
Araujo has mainly operated as a left-back this season, but he is also capable of playing on the left wing.
Araujo has been earning rave reviews with his performances in Portugal since joining Sporting Lisbon in 2024.
He has made 41 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring six goals and creating four assists in the process.
He has averaged 1.4 shots, 1.1 key passes, 4.0 ball recoveries and 1.8 tackles per game in the Primeira Liga.
Araujo has an €80 million release clause in his contract, but that is simply to protect the player’s transfer value and Sporting are ready to sell him for €60m.
Arsenal also face competition from United, who are also keen on the Uruguayan.
The Red Devils spent most of their transfer budget to upgrade their attack last summer.
Maxi Araujo is a South American forward whose impressive performances in the Champions League have attracted interest from top clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United.
Arsenal has made contact with Maxi Araujo's representatives, indicating their serious interest in signing him this summer.
The transfer battle for Maxi Araujo highlights the competitive nature of both clubs as they seek to strengthen their squads with emerging talent.
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But they are still in the market for a quality forward, with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho expected to depart permanently.
United have also been linked with an interest in Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi.
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