Arsenal now hold talks to sign £34m Man Utd star, who has 10-goal involvements in 2025 - report

Arsenal will likely make several additions to their squad during the summer transfer window.

A marquee striker will be the main priority, but the Gunners could also pursue a new winger.

UOL Esporte now claim that Arsenal have made a surprise approach for Manchester United forward Antony.

The Brazil international joined Real Betis on loan from the Red Devils during the last transfer window.

He has made good progress at the Andalusian outfit, scoring six goals and providing four assists.

UOL report that Arsenal and Atletico Madrid ‘have been asking’ about the 25-year-old recently.

The Red Devils could sanction his sale for a package between £26 million and £34 million this summer.

Clubs are unlikely to pay a higher sum, considering United are ‘very much’ open to negotiations.

Antony to Arsenal speculation could be agent-driven

Antony has turned his fortunes around since his move to Betis on loan. He has managed 10 goal involvements from just 17 appearances in all competitions.

Despite this, we would be surprised if Arsenal consider an offer. Antony is a specialist right winger and has barely made an impact from the left side of the attack.

The Brazilian has been fantastic for Betis over the past few months but has failed to prove his credentials in English football. He has just 12 goals and five assists from 96 outings for United.

The former Ajax man has struggled to cope with the higher intensity and physicality of the Premier League. His reluctance to cross with his weaker right foot has made him one-dimensional.

In our view, the speculation linking Arsenal could be agent-driven. With Atletico also keen, his representative could be using the Gunners as a negotiation tool to speed up talks with the Madrid giants.

Arsenal presently have Bukayo Saka as an undisputed starter on the right wing when fit and firing. Ethan Nwaneri has shown that he can provide good backup off the bench.

The Gunners could pursue a versatile winger who prefers operating from the left flank, given the inconsistency of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard this term.

Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams would be a perfect acquisition for the Gunners this summer.

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