Manchester United and Arsenal in duel for scorer Igor Thiago (Brentford)
By OnzeActu · · 2 min read
Manchester United and Arsenal are competing to recruit Igor Thiago, Brazilian striker from Brentford valued at 80 million euros after a notable season in the Premier League. The confirmed departure of Rasmus Hojlund reinforces the urgency for United to strengthen in attack.
The major maneuvers of the summer transfer window have begun in the Premier League. Manchester United and Arsenal are both positioning themselves on the profile of Igor Thiago, a 24-year-old Brazilian striker who had an impressive season for Brentford with 22 goals scored in 38 games. According to information from RTI Esporte, the player is closely followed by the two clubs who could engage in a real battle on this issue.
If Manchester United, under the leadership of Michael Carrick, has made reinforcement in attack one of its priorities, the need for a new center forward has increased with the departure of Rasmus Hojlund to Naples. Benjamin Sesko remains a promising option, but the Mancunian staff does not want to start the new exercise with an offensive sector too dependent on a single scorer. Igor Thiago, considered one of the most effective strikers in the Premier League last season, would offer power, presence in the box and an ability to make a difference in space.
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For their part, Arsenal have also expressed their interest. The Gunners are considering the sale of Gabriel Jesus and are looking to strengthen their offensive line alongside Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres. In addition to the attraction of a club aiming for the Champions League and the title race, Arsenal would offer Thiago a real playing structure.
The amount of the transfer, estimated at 80 million euros by Brentford, complicates the matter. This substantial price highlights both the strong position of the selling club and the rarity of confirmed attackers in the English elite. For Manchester United, this is a decisive choice: secure a player capable of providing immediately or risk a significant investment for just one good season.
The competition between the two English leaders should push the clubs to quickly clarify their intentions. For United, the urgency is all the greater as Hojlund's departure leaves few options, while Arsenal seems opportunistic on the matter. It remains to be seen whether one of them will be able to prove convincing enough – and fast – to attract the Brazilian nugget.