William Gomes has been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea (Photo by Miguel Schincariol/Getty Images)
Arsenal and Chelsea scouts have been keeping a close eye on Sao Paulo wonderkid William Gomes ahead of a potential transfer move. Caught offside understand
The 18-year-old can play as a winger or attacking midfielder and has impressed in recent times, with Sao Paulo anticipating that he is someone who could be taken by a top European club in the near future.
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Arsenal and Chelsea are showing the biggest interest at the moment, with scouts from both London clubs keeping an eye on Gomes and giving positive feedback on what they have seen so far.
Gomes is already showing signs of being ready to make the step up to play at a more competitive level, and looks like he could adapt well to the style of play at the Emirates Stadium or Stamford Bridge.
Managers Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca play a brand of football heavily influenced by Pep Guardiola, having worked with the Manchester City boss, so one imagines Gomes would surely be tempted to continue his development under either of them .
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Gomes could have a tough choice if it’s between Arsenal and Chelsea for his next move, with both clubs playing to their strengths.
At the moment, Arsenal appear to be ahead of Chelsea in their draft and are more likely to compete for the biggest trophies in the near future, even if they are yet to get over the line and get some silverware.
Chelsea, meanwhile, could be Gomes’ best chance in terms of playing time, with the Blues showing their commitment to trust and develop young players as part of their long-term blueprint.
Arsenal also have a history of promoting youngsters, but at the moment it may be a bit more difficult for them to guarantee Gomes the kind of game time he will want, so it will be interesting to see how the player decides if it comes to a choice between these two.
