Arsenal set to beat Manchester United in tussle for 25-year-old Premier League star as Mikel Arteta seeks attacking reinforcement:

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in the ongoing January transfer window, according to a report by Caught Offside. This could be due to the injury of their right-wingers Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri.

Since joining Brentford from Troyes for a reported €6.50 million fee in August 2019, Mbeumo's valuation has witnessed an uptrend.

In the 2024-25 campaign, the right winger has been excellent on the right flank, scoring 13 goals and providing four assists in 23 games. His outstanding start hasn't gone unnoticed as the Gunners are looking to sign him to enhance their attack. Aside from his preferred right-wing position, Mbeumo could feature as a supporting striker and center-forward.

Given his versatility to feature in multiple attacking positions, he could be a decent signing for the Gunners.

This could be tied to the idea that he could feature as a striker when needed. Hence, arguably solving the Gunners’ loopholes in the center-forward position.

Mbeumo is contracted at Brentford till June 2026 and is valued at €50 million by Transfermarkt. However, the Gunners will have to defeat rivals Manchester United in the race to sign Mbeumo.

The report mentioned earlier also claims that Brentford are keen on keeping the Cameroon international.

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"Someone that can impact the team" - Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta on the type of player he would like to sign

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The Gunners boss has claimed that he would like to sign a player that would positively impact his team. This comes after the Gunners have been linked with several attackers in the ongoing January transfer window.

In a press conference ahead of the FA Cup clash against Manchester United, Arteta talked about the type of player that he'd love to sign.

He said (via Fabrizio Romano):

"Someone that can impact the team. Bringing bodies doesn’t help at all."

Arteta added:

"They can bring something we don’t have. In this market it’s very, very difficult to achieve."

While pundits have called for fresh signing, Arteta has talked about the type of players that the club could sign. Arsenal will take on Manchester United in their next game in the FA Cup on Sunday, January 12.