MANCHESTER UNITED and their rivals in the chase to sign Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga have allegedly suffered a huge blow.
And that is because the 20-year-old Spanish Under-21 international is “dreaming about joining Arsenal”.
A host of Premier League teams, including both of the above and Man City and Newcastle, are all interested in the midfielder.
A report in today’s Faro de Vigo has also stated that Serie A leaders Napoli are “willing to activate” his £35.2m release clause at the end of the campaign.
But it seems that Veiga has no desire to move to Italy – with the publication instead saying that he wants to “fulfil the dream of signing for Arsenal”.
They are allegedly his “favourite” team and both he and his representatives like the club’s commitment towards youth and the sporting project being led by Mikel Arteta.
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And it also adds that the prospect of living in London also appeals to the young ace.
Arsenal are not thought to have yet tabled an offer for the youngster as they allegedly prepare for the bidding auction to begin.
Veiga has shone bright this season in LaLiga as he has bagged nine goals and three assists in 29 appearances across all competitions.
And Celta president Carlos Mourino recently accepted that holding onto Veiga is virtually impossible – not least financially.
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He also revealed that at least four Premier League clubs are seriously interested in signing him.
Mourino said: “We want to keep Gabri Veiga but it will be impossible due to his release clause.
“We don’t want to sell, but they are going to buy him from us. And we can’t do anything there.
“We know some of his offers and it is impossible to reach them.
“There are several teams behind Gabri. Real Madrid? They haven’t asked us, we don’t know if they will have called the player.
“Of the top 10 in the Premier League, four have asked about him.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
