Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will have scouts at Old Trafford to watch Real Betis forward Luiz Henrique in action against Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United, according to GiveMeSport.
Arsenal to scout Luiz Henrique for Real Betis v Manchester United
The report has claimed that Arsenal are among a number of Premier League clubs who want to sign Henrique from Spanish outfit Betis in the summer transfer window.
The Gunners will watch the 22-year-old Brazilian forward carefully when he turns out against Manchester United next week.
The Red Devils will take on La Liga club Betis at Old Trafford in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 tie on March 9.
GiveMeSport have reported that Henrique cost Betis £7 million in transfer fees in the summer of 2022 when they signed him from Brazilian club Fluminense.
This is not the first time that the 22-year-old has been linked with a move to Arsenal.
In January 2023, ABC Sevilla claimed that Arsenal and Manchester United were interested in Henrique, described as a forward who is “hugely physically strong” by South American football expert Tim Vickery on Transfer Talk on Sky Sports News (26/01/23 at 12:25 pm).
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Luiz Henrique is a very versatile forward player who can play down the middle, on the right or on the left.
The Brazilian has made 15 starts and six substitute appearances in La Liga so far this season.
The youngster has scored one goal and given one assist in those matches.
Henrique has also scored two goals and given two assists in six UEFA Europa League games so far this campaign.
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