Arsenal have now joined the race for Breno Bidon, adding another Premier League layer to a story that already involved Manchester United.
Reports from Brazil say the London club made direct contact with Corinthians in recent days to ask about the conditions of a possible deal.
Journalist Samir Carvalho, speaking on the Café do Setorista YouTube channel and relayed by Bolavip, explains that Arsenal moved after Bidon’s eye-catching moment in the Brazilian Cup final.
The 20-year-old produced a brilliant piece of skill that led to Memphis Depay’s goal and helped secure the title. That moment quickly reignited interest from Europe.
Arsenal were not alone. According to Carvalho, two other European clubs, whose names remain undisclosed, also contacted Corinthians. All three approaches focused on gathering information rather than submitting formal bids. No offer arrived, but the contacts went beyond simple scouting or background checks.
From the perspective of Manchester United, this counts as a clear development. United have already featured among the clubs monitoring Bidon, and Arsenal’s move suggests Premier League sides are starting to act more decisively.
As already reported in previous updates, there is no rush from either the player or Corinthians. Bidon stays fully focused on his current club, while his camp continue to stress that the right timing matters more than speed. Corinthians also see him as part of their plans and want any future sale to make sense on and off the pitch.
That position has not changed. Still, Arsenal’s contact shows that interest around the Manchester United-linked midfielder is growing, not cooling. With future windows in mind, the situation continues to evolve, even if an immediate transfer remains unlikely.