According to a recent report by the Mirror, Arsenal are in the race to secure the services of Andreas Pereira from Manchester United when the transfer window reopens in January. It is understood that the Gunners are set to battle it out with Chelsea in pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder’s signature during the winter transfer period.
The 22-year-old prospect’s current deal at Old Trafford runs out at the end of this campaign, but United have an option to extend it for a further year. However, Jose Mourinho could demand an initial fee of £10m plus performance-based add-ons for his prized asset.
Pereira’s Season In A Nutshell
The Brazilian was impressive during Man United’s pre-season tour of the United States last summer and scored a beautiful goal against Liverpool in the International Champions Cup which will live long in the memory of the United faithful. However, he has struggled to make an impact so far this season and has been a sporadic option in Mourinho’s squad.
Perreira is in dire need of more game time if he wants to keep improving so that he can establish himself as a regular starter in the Premier League.
What Will The Brazilian Talent Bring To The Emirates Stadium?
There is no doubt about the Brazilian’s incredible talent and potential. At the tender age of 22, he has become a skilful dribbler with the ball at his feet. Although, Perreira is primarily a right winger, yet Mourinho has often deployed him on a more central role which goes on to show how versatile he can be for the Reds of Manchester. Moreover, the former PSV Eindhoven sensation can link up play well with his teammates and can find the back of the net from a distance.
Is He The Right Choice For The Gunners?
The addition of Perreira could prove to be a shrewd move for the Gunners as they continue to rebuild under Unai Emery. He will undoubtedly add more creativity to the Arsenal midfield which has lacked some imagination at times this season.
Thus we can conclude that Perreira will be a good fit for the North London outfit as long as he can keep his head down and continue improving himself on the pitch. Also, the price quoted in today’s inflated transfer market makes this signing a steal for all purposes.
