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Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly both pursuing Shakhtar striker Kaua Elias as the Premier League rivals continue to assess attacking options in the summer transfer window.
According to United in Focus, the two English clubs are battling for the Brazilian forward, who is currently on the books of Shakhtar. The report describes Elias as a title-winning striker and highlights his aggressive pressing, a trait likely to appeal to sides looking for energy and intensity from the front line.
United’s interest comes at a time when recruitment in attacking areas remains a key talking point, with the club understood to be monitoring players who can add depth and competition across the forward positions. Arsenal are also said to be in the race, with the north London side similarly attentive to emerging attacking talent capable of fitting into a high-tempo style.
No fee, contract details or formal offer has been disclosed in the report, and it remains unclear how advanced either club’s pursuit has become. However, the mention of both Arsenal and United underlines Elias’ growing profile and suggests Shakhtar could face pressure if concrete proposals arrive before the window closes.
For the player, interest from two Premier League clubs would represent a significant potential step, though any move would depend on negotiations between the clubs and the striker’s own preference. Shakhtar, for their part, are under no publicly stated obligation to sell.
With the transfer market entering a decisive phase, Elias is now a name to watch. Arsenal and Manchester United may yet firm up their interest, but for now the Brazilian remains a Shakhtar player while speculation over his future gathers pace.
