ARSENAL and Manchester United are reportedly set to battle it out for MLS superstar Ezequiel Barco.
Record claims the Argentine winger, 20, could be heading to England this winter after an impressive season for American giants Atlanta United.
Arsenal and Man Utd want to sign Ezequiel Barco from Atlanta in JanuaryCredit: AP:Associated Press
Founded just five years ago, the Eastern Conference runners-up signed Barca from Independiente for £11.5million in the wake of their 2017 Copa Sudamericana victory.
Barco has scored four goals and assisted three more in 18 appearances for Atlanta.
And he has already won the MLS Cup, the US Open Cup and the Campeones Cup during his time in the States.
Barco was also named in the 2018 and 2019 MLS All-Stars teams.
However, the versatile playmaker could now be set for a new adventure in the Premier League.
It’s said that Arsenal are keen on snapping up Barco after their indifferent season so far under Unai Emery.
There’s interest from Manchester United too, who are struggling to get the better of compact teams such as Sheffield United.
But Sporting Lisbon could be in pole position for Barco as they apparently expect to sell Bruno Fernandes for a huge fee in January.
And the Portuguese outfit are ready to hand Barco a lucrative contract while also making him a key player in the starting XI.
Meanwhile, Man Utd are said to be weighing up a £10m bid for Real Valladolid defender Mohammed Salisu.
Arsenal are also in the market for reinforcements and are said to have taken an interest in Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola hints that Mikel Arteta could replace Unai Emery at Arsenal
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
