Arsenal Transfer News: The quality of the Spanish Football League ‘La Liga’ is known to everyone. Amid the tough competition, there are youngsters who are able to perform at the highest level. The 22-year-old has been a phenomenal player for Real Betis in the ongoing season. The youngster drew plaudits for his goal contributions to the Spanish club during the 2022-23 campaign.
The talented prospect netted the goal on three occasions while also providing five assists to his name. These statistics are testimony to the fact that he has done more than enough as a footballer. For sure, he will get really better in the future. Considering the fact that he has been playing pretty well as a youngster, there is a bright scope for him.
For the record, Luis Henrique has been really phenomenal even in the Europa League. Luiz has scored two goals and recorded a couple of assists. He made these contributions in 6 appearances in the group stage of this season’s Europa League. Moreover, he scored a goal and provided an assist in 14 league appearances.
The young Brazilian footballer also led the attack by example during the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona last night. He turned up his ante by offering as many as two assists in a 2-2 draw, before Manuel Pellegrini’s team lost on penalties.
Arsenal Transfer News: Arsenal and Manchester United are tracking Real Betis attacker Luiz Henrique
Meanwhile, Arsenal and Manchester United have been tracking Luiz Henrique’s performances, according to ABC Sevilla. The report further adds that Arsenal and Man United have already sent scouts to watch the young Brazilian in action this season. Needless to say, a transfer move might not materialize during the January transfer window.
For the unversed, the 22-year-old young attacking sensation came through the youth system at Fluminense. He went on to make 118 appearances for their first team with his attacking exploits. It is worth mentioning here that he scored 14 goals and registered 13 assists.
In fact, the Brazilian has been with the Real Betis since last summer. He has a deal with Sevilla until June 2028. The youngster is best known for his immense potential in playing in a number of different positions in the final third of the game. GiveMeSport reported that Henrique cost Real Betis £7 million in transfer in the summer of 2022 when they recruited him from Brazilian club Fluminense.
What’s next?
Meanwhile, this is not the first time that the youngster has been associated with a move to Arsenal Football Club. In January 2023, ABC Sevilla stated that both the Gunners and the Red Devils were interested in the youngster. It remains to be seen what the future holds in store for the youngster.
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“Arsenal, Aston Villa and West Ham are expected to be among the English top-flight teams keeping an eye on the games to judge his current levels with a view to a future transfer pursuit. Henrique, 22, is still adding consistency to his performances. But there is a feeling within the game that he could play at the very top. Upcoming clashes should allow a better grasp of how he is progressing,” Jones wrote on GiveMeSport.