Manchester United and Arsenal are battling each other to secure the signing of Brazilian winger William Gomes from Porto this summer transfer window.
The report from CaughtOffside outlines how both Premier League clubs have identified the 20-year-old as a priority target ahead of the upcoming season.
Gomes first emerged as one of the most highly regarded prospects to come through the ranks at São Paulo before securing a permanent move to Porto in January.
Any concerns about his inexperience were quickly put to rest after he hit the ground running at Estádio do Dragão following his arrival at the club.
Across his opening 57 matches for the Portuguese giants, the attacker registered 14 goals and two assists, operating predominantly on the right flank throughout his time there.
His latest campaign represented a significant step forward, with Gomes managing eight goals and one assist in the Primeira Liga despite starting only nine times.
He averaged a goal every 146 minutes and finished the season with 15 goal involvements across all competitions, underlining his rapid development as a forward threat.
For Manchester United, manager Michael Carrick is said to be targeting dynamic attacking players capable of beating their markers, with Gomes fitting that profile closely.
The Red Devils have already sent representatives to Portugal to hold discussions over a potential transfer to Old Trafford, though no formal bid has been submitted at this stage.
Arsenal’s interest is framed differently, with the report suggesting the Gunners view Gomes as a young prospect with enormous long-term potential to develop within Mikel Arteta’s league-winning squad.
He is not expected to be a guaranteed starter at Arsenal if he joins, but rather viewed as a calculated investment in the club’s future development plans.
Porto are under no pressure to sell and will only entertain serious negotiations if a substantial offer arrives, with a £69m release clause sitting in the Brazilian’s current contract.
United and Arsenal are not alone in their pursuit, as AS Roma, Atletico Madrid, Newcastle United, and Chelsea are also reported to be monitoring the exciting winger’s situation closely.