Arsenal have reportedly shown an interest in Barcelona B youngster José Arnáiz, alongside Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
The Spanish winger, pictured playing for former club Valladolid, made his first-team team debut for the Catalans in the 3-0 Copa del Rey away victory at Real Murcia, scoring once and putting in a magnificent performance.
Arsenal weren’t the only ones monitoring the 22-year-old, however, with fellow European giants Bayern Munich and Manchester United keeping tabs on him.
Arnáiz’s agent has had plenty of interest in the player, according to Mundo Deportivo. Bayern Munich are said to believe that the player could go on to be a long-term replacement for French winger, Franck Ribéry, while the Premier League duo believe the Spaniard could adapt to the speed of the English game.
He rose to attention playing for Valladolid in the Segunda Division and was an integral part in their fight to reach the play-offs, scoring 12 league goals in 2016/17.
This summer he was picked up by Barcelona B and is averaging a goal every other league game, earning him a call-up from Ernesto Valverde to start against Real Murcia.
The 53-year-old manager spoke to the media after the win in Murcia.
He has taken the first step and can help us in the future.
There is no doubt that Arnáiz is still growing at the youthful age of 22 and will be fighting for a spot in Barcelona’s first team, particularly as current winger Ousmane Dembele is out injured for several weeks.
If he was to make a few appearances for the Catalans, Arnáiz will definitely attract attention from abroad, as he already appears to be doing.
