Arsenal and Newcastle face Bayern competition for €40m Brazilian wonderkid

Arsenal and Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Cruzeiro midfielder Eduardo Pape, facing competition from Bayern Munich. According to TEAMtalk, European clubs are closely tracking the 17-year-old Brazilian prospect ahead of a potential permanent transfer next summer. Bayern Munich has already sent scouts to watch the midfielder perform at an international youth tournament in Switzerland.

Cruzeiro currently has Pape under contract until 2029 with a €100 million foreign release clause, but the Brazilian club is reportedly willing to consider offers of around €40 million. Under UK regulations, Arsenal and Newcastle cannot officially complete a transfer for the teenager until he turns 18 in March 2027.