ARSENAL have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Celta Vigo youngster Gabri Veiga.
Both Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag will be looking to improve the depth of their respective squads when the summer transfer window opens later this year.
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And a new midfielder is understood to be the priority.
According to Spanish outlet AS, both clubs are keen on signing Veiga from Celta Vigo.
The 20-year-old is currently enjoying a breakthrough season in La Liga with six goals and two assists in 21 games.
He has been highly regarded as Celta Vigo’s best player alongside former Liverpool star Iago Aspas.
Veiga became a permanent member of the first team in January after spending the first half of the season without a squad number.
And many fans are already calling him ‘a revelation’.
Celta Vigo are said to be reluctant to let Veiga go, however, club chiefs are confident that they will be able to sell him for a record fee should he decide to leave.
While Arsenal and Man Utd remain interested, they will have to compete with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid for his signature.
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The two La Liga giants are also keen on signing the young star.
Veiga is expected to be handed his first senior cap for Spain within the next few months, so more clubs could begin to express an interest before the summer should he impress.
The midfielder made his debut for Spain U-21’s in November, but he is yet to score an international goal at that level.