According to reports from Belgium, Manchester United are the leading contenders to sign talented Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren, leaving Arsenal in the shadows. The 18-year-old has attracted the attention of renowned clubs such as Barcelona and Juventus thanks to his outstanding performances in midfield.
Although Arsenal initially showed strong interest in Vermeeren, Manchester United appear to have taken the lead in the race to sign him. The Belgian midfielder played a key role in Royal Antwerp’s recent success, contributing significantly to the team’s first league title in decades and establishing themselves in the Champions League.
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Ten Hag loves Vermeeren
Erik ten Hag, the current Manchester United manager, has expressed his admiration for Vermeeren and urged the club to seriously consider signing the talented midfielder rather than opting for the permanent purchase option of Sofyan Amrabat. Although the Moroccan arrived at United with high expectations, his performances did not live up to expectations, which is why Ten Hag preferred to invest in the young Vermeeren.
Manchester United’s interest has led to speculation about an offer the club could make to Royal Antwerp. United are reportedly prepared to spend €22 million to secure Vermeeren’s signature, surpassing other suitors. However, Vermeeren has played down the rumors about his future, saying he is focused on his current performance and not on transfer speculation.
The battle to sign Arthur Vermeeren looks set to heat up in the coming months, with Manchester United positioning themselves as serious contenders and Arsenal and other clubs also keeping a close eye on the development of this young Belgian star.