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Gunners and Tottenham battle for Tomas Araujo

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It isn’t just on the pitch where Arsenal want to get the better of North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur it seems.

When the world’s best youngsters become available, both Premier League giants will hope to be in the conversation to land them, with the strength of their projects hopefully enough of a persuasive argument to get players to sign on the dotted line.

Arguably, the Gunners are a little further forward than the Lilywhites at this stage, due in no small part to how much longer Mikel Arteta has been in place when compared to opposite number, Ange Postecoglou.

Arsenal and Tottenham want Tomas Araujo

As Spurs showed at the weekend with a convincing 3-0 win at Old Trafford – a victory that Jamie Redknapp called embarrassing for Man United – they’re getting better and better under the Australian and might soon be challenging for the top honours.

CaughtOffside sources note that they certainly want to be in the mix for the signing of 21-year-old Portuguese player Tomas Araujo.

After some impressive performances with Benfica, he has come to the attention of some of European football’s major clubs, including the North London giants.

Tomas Araujo (R) of Benfica (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

CaughtOffside journalist, Fabrizio Romano, noted in his exclusive Daily Briefing that Chelsea are also impressed with the youngster, though the Blues are also thought to be looking at Castello Lukeba.

Sources have advanced that all three London clubs have had scouts at Benfica’s recent matches against Boavista and Gil Vicente.

Reports were, apparently, hugely positive, highlighting Araujo’s defensive skills, composure, and potential to excel in the Premier League.

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Given that sources understand that the player will be available for offers over €20m, Araujo also represents a value for money option for the English top-flight outfits.

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