"They will..." - Romano rates Arsenal's chances of signing Brighton star as Man Utd enter the race

Transfer specialist Fabrizo Romano has revealed Arsenal's chances of signing Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma, amid interest from Manchester United.

Mitoma has impressed on the south coast this season, helping himself to eight goals and six assists in all competitions.

His form has earned him the attention of several top European clubs including Arsenal and Real Madrid. Whilst Newcastle and Manchester United are also said to have expressed an interest.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to invest in a winger this summer to help cope with the pressures of Champions League football next season.

However, to help fend off interest, Brighton are readying a club-record contract offer to convince Mitoma to extend his stay at the Amex.

With the 25-year-old's future still in the balance, Romano has discussed the Seagulls' transfer stance and the likelihood of Arsenal snapping him up.

Mitoma to Arsenal?

Romano reckons Brighton may be forced to let one midfielder go, with Alexis Mac Allister also rumoured with a summer exit.

However, he has played down rumours, joking that Brighton "will not sell the whole squad".

“Kaoru Mitoma is the latest name being linked with the likes of Arsenal and Man United, but Brighton will not sell the whole squad," Romano told Caught Offside.

"We always have rumours on their players, I think it’s most likely to see at least one midfielder gone as they will try to keep Mitoma, who is really appreciated by Roberto De Zerbi.”

Arsenal have already raided the club of Leandro Trossard in January, after he forced a move away from Brighton.

Meanwhile, their relentless pursuit of Moises Caicedo is thought to have created a frosty relationship between the two clubs, with Brighton hesitant to sell to the Premier League leaders.

The Gunners saw two bids worth up to £70million rejected for the 21-year-old midfielder. Yet Roberto De Zerbi insisted he was not for sale, before tying him down to a new contract last month.

Topics: Arsenal, Brighton And Hove Albion, Mikel Arteta, Transfers, Fabrizio Romano, Football

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