Fascinated by Arteta, Arsenal are confident of putting their £40m UCL hero on Manchester United’s wishlist

Arsenal are interested in signing Norwegian winger Jens Petter Hauge at the end of the season.

According to a report in Sports Boom, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been impressed by the player’s performances in this season’s UEFA Champions League (six goals, two assists) and the club are keen to sign the player. The player will cost around £40m to sign this summer, and Arsenal will also face competition from Manchester United.

Hauge was linked with a move to Leeds United several months ago.

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Arsenal could use Jens Petter Hauge

The 26-year-old is at the peak of his career and the opportunity to move to England could be an exciting one for him. Arsenal need more quality in their side and he could be a very useful signing. He will add goals and sparkle to the team. Arsenal need more unpredictability going forward. It remains to be seen whether they are prepared to pay £40m for the attacker in the summer.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are monitoring his situation closely. We need more depth in our squad, especially given the possibility of us competing in next season’s UEFA Champions League. They need a squad with more quality players and the Norwegian could be a useful option in attack.

Manchester United have been monitoring Hauge’s movements for several years.

Hauge will make a big move

Arsenal and Manchester United are two of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to join them would be an exciting one for the attacker.

Hauge is reportedly keen to take the next step in his career and playing in the Premier League is a dream for him. He wants to test himself against the best defenders in the league.

Arsenal remain optimistic about winning the race for the player, but it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming weeks.