Arsenal Emerge as Frontrunners in Chase for Man Utd-Linked Talent

 

ARSENAL FRONTRUNNERS FOR MAN UTD TARGET – GUNNERS CHASE FORMER AMORIM FAVOURITE AS SPORTING PUSH FOR NEW CONTRACT

Arsenal have emerged as frontrunners to sign Sporting CP winger Marcus Edwards, a player long admired by incoming Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, as the Portuguese club scramble to tie him down to a new contract.

🔴 Why Arsenal Want Edwards

Arteta’s Profile: A left-footed right winger who cuts inside (similar to Saka).

Premier League Pedigree: Ex-Tottenham academy product, knows English football.

Affordable Release Clause: €60m (£51m) – cheaper than Nico Williams (£50m+).

⚽ Edwards’ 23/24 Stats

✅ 12 goals, 8 assists (Primeira Liga + UCL)

✅ 3.1 dribbles/90 (top 1% in Europe)

✅ Amorim’s Favorite: Started 28 league games under him.

💰 Sporting’s Dilemma

Contract Talks: Offering new deal with €80m clause.

Arsenal’s Advantage: Can pay €60m now before clause rises.

Premier League Trio:

Arsenal (lead race)

Man Utd (Amorim admires him)

Liverpool (Salah successor?)

🔄 Where He Fits

Arsenal: Saka competition/backup.

Man Utd: Upgrade on Antony.

Liverpool: Salah’s eventual replacement.

🗓️ What’s Next?

June Bid Expected: Arsenal may move before pre-season.

Player’s Call: Prefers UCL football (advantage: Arsenal).

Wildcard: Chelsea could hijack if they miss on Olise.

Key Points:

🔥 A cheaper alternative to Williams/Eze.

🇵🇹 Amorim’s admiration gives Man Utd hope.

⚡ Elite dribbler who’s Premier League-ready.