Arsenal Weighing £77m Move for Brentford's Igor Thiago
Arsenal are mulling a major transfer move worth £77 million to bolster their attack by signing Brentford's Igor Thiago. He is also a target of Manchester United and other big teams.
Igor Thiago has been named as Arsenal's priority target for the upcoming 2026/27 season, according to a report by RTI Esporte. Brentford's Brazilian striker has been one of the most prolific in the Premier League this past year, having scored 17 goals in the league and over 20 in all competitions. His good performance immediately attracted the attention of big teams, not only in England but all over Europe.
Since he was also part of the Brazil team that competed in the World Cup, his reputation level increased even more even though it was not a breakout tournament for him. However, Mikel Arteta has been monitoring Thiago for a long time before he moved to England, and the Arsenal coach believes he fits their offense well. Arsenal are looking for a striker with a combination of strength, ability from inside the penalty area, and keen tactical awareness—something Thiago is ready to provide. He can lead the pressing, trouble centre-backs, finish crosses, and act as the focal point of counter-attacks.
According to the report, Andrea Berta (Arsenal's sporting director) is working on ways to strengthen the team, especially in the striker position who is already used to English football—an important aspect for the club. Arsenal aren't the only ones interested; Manchester United are also pulling their tails into focus and their presence can change the conversation, especially when negotiations become serious.
<figure style="margin:2rem 0;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#f9f9f9"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Gbc0R73OybBdakFKK4.cgw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/epl_index_articles_253/029e1e8622170e00f790c3dd263b5eb7" alt="Image" style="width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain" loading="lazy" /></figure>For Brentford, increasing the value of Thiago, who is estimated to be worth around £77 million (€90 million), is also a big deal. Aside from Arsenal and Manchester United, he has also been linked in news with Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, and Juventus, so the demand for him is growing.
The main question for Arsenal is whether Thiago is worth this price. His consistent performance will be remembered even in a team not as dominated as Brentford. If he ends up with a team that has more control of the game, his scoring output may pick up even more. However, with his price tag of £77 million, fans will expect Thiago's every move to be scrutinized—he needs to fill Arsenal's need for an emerging striker in the big games.
For Arsenal followers, Igor Thiago is an intriguing and promising transfer target. He may not be a superstar known in Spain, Italy, or Germany, but he is the type of player who can bring clarity to the final third—making noise in the box and providing extra options to Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli. His physicality, tactical adaptability, and proven scoring record are leading in the Premier League. If Arteta is serious, Arsenal must act before Thiago is snatched by Manchester United or other interested teams.
