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Elliott Bretland·22 January 2019

Liverpool and Arsenal enter huge race for Brazilian defender

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Liverpool and Arsenal are among a host of clubs looking to sign Atletico Mineiro defender Emerson.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the right-back is wanted by a number of Europe’s top sides including Juventus, Shakhtar Donetsk, Inter, Borussia Dortmund and Porto.


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Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Watford, Lille, Valencia and Real Betis are also admirers, the player’s agent has claimed.

Having made 23 appearances for Atletico, he now looks set for a move to Europe with plenty of clubs keen.

Emerson appeared for Brazil at the famous Toulon Tournament in 2017 and has also represented his nation at under-20 level.

Liverpool could look to bolster their defensive ranks having looked short with Trent Alexander-Arnold injured and Nathaniel Clyne allowed to join Bournemouth on loan.

Arsenal’s desire is perhaps even greater with Hector Bellerin out for this season and perhaps beyond having ruptured his ACL against Chelsea.