According to a Spanish media Transfers, Arsenal are leading manchester united in the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion winter forward Kaoru Mitoma over the next transfer window.
The 26-year-old player has been one of the wingers with the best performance in the first division in the last 12 months and Transfers They claim a bigger challenge will be ensured in the summer.
Arsenal and Man United are interested in his signature, but the Gunners are considered favorites to buy him due to his attacking potential and proximity to major titles.
The Spanish source adds that Arsenal are preparing a super offer to land the Japanese star as they look to form a fully competitive team for next season.
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Mitoma was brilliant for Brighton during the second half of the previous campaign and finished the season with 10 goals and 8 assists in 41 games for the South Coast side. He hasn't been in the same form in the current season, but has still impressed with 3 goals and 6 assists in 24 appearances.
The Japanese will be on the radar of the main European clubs and the Premier League this summer. Arsenal are mentioned as big admirers, but a deal would be a surprise. The club currently has Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard competing for the left wing position, which has been Mitoma's permanent place on the pitch.
The Gunners also have the likes of Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe who can compete for the same attacking role. Unless there are several departures in the summer, we don't see a deal being reached. However, he could charge a higher fee to anyone who wants to buy him in Brighton later this year.
It is currently priced at £43 million from Transfermarkt and Brighton will surely expect a much higher fee for their prized asset, especially if there is a bidding war for him. Arsenal could be an ideal destination for Mitoma, provided they guarantee him regular first-team football.
