Exclusive news: Arsenal and Liverpool tracking Brazilian winger for possible transfer

Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly keeping an eye on highly-rated Brazilian winger Gabriel Pec of LA Galaxy, according to sources who spoke with CaughtOffside.

Both clubs, along with several other Premier League teams, have had scouts monitoring Pec, who is emerging as an exciting young prospect.

The 23-year-old has caught attention with his performances in the MLS, leading to interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Wolves, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, and Napoli.

While Pec is being considered as a potential future target for top clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool, it is still uncertain whether they will make a move for him in the near future.

Nevertheless, it is clear that the South American talent is one to watch, and if he continues to impress with his form in the US, top clubs are likely to show interest in signing him.

Could Gabriel Pec be a surprise solution for Arsenal and Liverpool?

Pec could eventually offer something different for Arsenal’s attack, especially with Mikel Arteta facing a shortage of options in that area.

The Gunners often rely heavily on Bukayo Saka to create opportunities up front, but Pec could provide an alternative or even an upgrade on inconsistent players like Gabriel Martinelli. Moreover, loan signing Raheem Sterling is unlikely to remain at the Emirates Stadium beyond this season.

Liverpool, too, might want to explore new attacking options as Mohamed Salah’s contract nears its end, and Diogo Jota has struggled with injuries.

Although the Reds would need a truly exceptional player to replace someone of Salah’s caliber, Pec has the potential to become a key player for a club of Liverpool’s stature in the future.

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Real Madrid set to spoil Liverpool and Man City’s summer with €150m signing

The 2025 summer transfer window is shaping up to be crucial for the future of Real Madrid, with the La Liga champions planning to make a significant move by signing both Xabi Alonso and Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Real Madrid’s start to the 2024/25 season has been disappointing, with the team struggling to find form since the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. The situation has been further complicated by injuries, making things even more challenging for manager Carlo Ancelotti.

However, Ancelotti, with his extensive experience, will be determined to resolve the issues at hand and is likely to aim for a strong finish to his tenure at the Bernabeu. Despite having a contract that runs until 2026, the 65-year-old is expected to leave the club next summer.

According to Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger, Real Madrid are targeting Xabi Alonso to replace Ancelotti, with the Spanish club hopeful that Alonso can also convince his compatriot, Florian Wirtz, to join him in Madrid.

Hiring Alonso would be a bold move, given that the Spanish coach has faced some struggles in Germany this season. Despite this, he led Bayer Leverkusen to a remarkable league and cup double in the 2023/24 campaign, remaining unbeaten throughout the season. While Alonso is undoubtedly a talented coach, he is still relatively inexperienced at the highest level. However, Real Madrid does not view this as a significant risk.

Will Florian Wirtz join Real Madrid next season?
Wirtz has been linked with a move to Real Madrid since this summer, with several top European clubs expressing interest in the midfielder after his outstanding 2023/24 season with Bayer Leverkusen.

Reports from the Liverpool Echo suggest that, according to German sources, both Real Madrid and Liverpool showed interest in Wirtz ahead of the current season, although Liverpool’s pursuit was not deemed serious. It was also reported that Manchester City and Bayern Munich were in the running for the 21-year-old, who Bayer Leverkusen values at around €150m (£125m).

While the transfer fee in 2025 may not be as high, it will likely still be substantial, as the Bundesliga side holds all the leverage with Wirtz’s contract at the BayArena running until 2027.