Arsenal reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 win over London rivals Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening.
A hat-trick from Gabriel Jesus earned the Gunners a huge victory at The Emirates, despite goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and former Arsenal man Eddie Nketiah scoring for the Eagles.
Mikel Arteta’s side have endured a frustrating season so far in the Premier League and currently sit six points behind leaders Liverpool, who also boast a game-in-hand.
Arsenal’s London rivals Chelsea have also forced their way into the title race, and it appears that the two sides from the capital could also be battling it out off the pitch.
As per TBR Football, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are all showing interest in Spartak Moscow forward Manfred Ugalde.
The report claims that all three Premier League heavyweights are among a number of European clubs that are considering a January move for the 22-year-old.
Ugalde (left) has been capped 18 times by Costa Rica at senior level
Ugalde has been in sensational form for the Polish side this term, netting 15 goals in 18 top flight games so far.
He has been particularly impressive in recent weeks, nine times and providing two assists across his last four league games.
The Costa Rica international joined Spartak from Dutch side FC Twente in January this year, and has made s startling start to the Polish league season.
It is claimed that the player’s representatives have made clubs aware that there is a £25 million release clause in his current contract.
Ugalde’s contract with the Moscow side is set to run until 2028, but the report suggests that City, United and Chelsea are all interested in the player and could move for him when the transfer window reopens in January.