Arsenal, Fulham and Newcastle all ‘monitoring’ Brazilian talent – Player protected by €60m release clause

Arsenal, Fulham and Newcastle United are all interested in Atlético Mineiro youngster Alisson Santana, according to reports from Brazil.

Outlet Globo Esporte is the one with a big story about the 18-year-old, since he’s just started showing his potential at the Galo’s first team.

It’s said Atlético Mineiro nearly lost the player due to a contract situation, but now managed to hold him with a contract until 2027, with a €60m release clause.

That way, they managed to protect him from the European interest, as Arsenal, Fulham, Newcastle, Bayer Leverkusen and PSV are all said to be ‘monitoring’ the player.

For now, Alisson only has eight appearances for Atlético, with one goal scored. He gets all that attention because of the big potential shown in the club’s youth ranks.

It’s also worth pointing out that Globo Esporte doesn’t have any big information on whether Arsenal, Fulham or Newcastle would like to start negotiating his transfer.

He just seems to be another Brazilian youngster drawing European interest, and his first year in the first team should be decisive for a potential move to the top leagues.