Arsenal to fight Tottenham for Watford star Richarlison

Arsenal are set to battle Tottenham Hotspur for Watford attacker Richarlison, according to reports.

The Brazilian youngster has been sensational since his arrival in the Premier League and has caught the eye of many with some blistering performances for the Hornets.

Richarlison was signed from Brazilian outfit Fluminense for a fee in the region of £11.5 million in the summer and has since been a revelation, taking the Premier League by storm.

Now though, according to the Daily Star, big clubs are sniffing around the young forward and both Arsenal and Tottenham are keen to lure him to North London.

The Gunners will need to make plans for Alexis Sanchez’s inevitable departure and if the Daily Star are to be believed, Richarlison has been identified as a more than viable option to step in at the Emirates.

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Arsenal have been linked with a number of creative options recently but appear to be taking a liking to Richarlison, who continues to impress in Marco Silva’s Watford side