According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Arsenal faces the risk of losing to defending Premier League champions Manchester City in the pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Larsson and teammate Omar Marmoush as recruitment managers at Emirates Stadium and Etihad Stadium continue to try to add players this month.
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta was not hesitant to spend money in the summer, making Riccardo Calafiori the most costly addition to the North Londoners after he completed a £42 million transfer from Bologna. However, Sky Blues manager Pep Guardiola will be fiercely competing with him as they look to raid the Bundesliga.
Manchester City has already informed Eintracht Frankfurt that they are eager to come to an agreement with Marmoush. If they win the fight for Larsson before the February 3 deadline, they could frustrate Arsenal for a second time in a hurry. However, a move for the midfield player is more likely to occur in the summer.
Man City to defeat Arsenal in Hugo Larsson chase
The 20-year-old midfielder Hugo Larsson of Eintracht Frankfurt is a target for London powerhouse Arsenal, who are afraid Manchester City may outbid them for his talents. An initial link between the young player and Premier League clubs surfaced a year ago, with Arsenal being one of his potential suitors. The long-term prospects of Jorginho and Thomas Partey are unknown; hence, the Gunners are searching the market for a midfield player. Arsenal can thus pursue the Swedish international.
The performance of Manchester City has suffered as a result of Rodri’s absence. Matheus Nunes’ future at the Etihad is also unknown. Because Arsenal is worried that the Premier League winners will outbid them for the Swede’s talents, Larsson has become a realistic target for Manchester City. According to widely circulated rumors, Eintracht Frankfurt will be persuaded to break with Larsson by an “immoral offer.” For the Bundesliga team to sell the 20-year-old Swedish international, a bid of £70 million might be sufficient. It will be intriguing to observe his future in light of his connections to Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal.
