аccоrding tо Rаfаelа Pimentа, whо represents Mаrcоs Leаnаrdо, the 20-yeаr-оld might depаrt Sаntоs in Jаnuаry, if he is indeed wаnted by аrsenаl аnd Mаnchester United.

The agent of Marcos Leonardo, Rafaela Pimenta, has hinted at a January departure from Santos, leading 90 Min to report that the player could go for Arsenal or Manchester United. Santos is allegedly planning to seek £20 million to sell the 20-year-old attacker, who has numerous suitors from Europe and England.

Marcos Leonardo is prepared to depart Santos in January, according to Rafaela Pimenta, his agent. The 20-year-old forward stayed with Santos for sporting reasons despite rumours that he had the opportunity to join clubs in Europe and England during the summer.

The chance of his sale was there even in the previous transfer window, according to Pimenta. It was a unique sports circumstance for Santos, though. He agreed to remain on staff so he might be of service until the season concluded. It wasn’t the correct thing to do, therefore he was reluctant to leave.

Yet the transfer’s time has arrived. His chance to see Europe will arrive this winter, as he has always desired.

Strikers are in high demand across Europe and the United Kingdom, with several Premier League clubs hoping to add a dynamic new player to their roster. It was previously reported that Manchester United had their sights set on Leonardo and are considering making a deal in January.

Leоnаrdо cоuld pique the interest оf Erik ten Hаg, the Dutch mаnаger, whо is sаid tо be eаger tо bоlster his аttаck. Rаsmus Hоjlund, а mаjоr summer signing, hаs nоt scоred fоr Mаnchester United in the Premier Leаgue thus fаr, аdding tо their difficult stаrt tо the seаsоn.

Real Madrid is among the elite clubs interested in signing 20-year-old attacker Leonardo, giving Manchester United stiff competition. It has been stated that Santos may want for a modest amount of £20 million to sell the forward, and he may even resign over the loss.

With Leonardo’s contract running until 2026 and all, the interest in him is still high, but Santos’ asking price seems steep when compared to what other younger players are demanding. Mikel Arteta is prepared to shift focus away from the idea of a seasoned striker, which has Arsenal interested in the forward as well.

With 21 goals in all competitions, Leonardo has had an impressive season. The Gunners were interested in signing Ivan Toney from Brentford, but they may have to shelve their plans if they run out of money or decide they need another midfielder. From a financial and development perspective, adding Leonardo would be the better choice, even though Arsenal already have a prolific group of dynamic attackers.

With Edu Gaspar on board, Arsenal may be able to sway the Leonardo move in their favour, adding to the strong Brazilian contingent currently at the club. The likelihood of him leaving Santos has piqued the interest of other clubs, such as Manchester United, who may try to outbid Arsenal for his signature.