Breno Bidon’s Brazil debut has given new life to Arsenal’s long-running transfer interest in the Brazilian midfielder.
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Arsenal are keeping tabs on a rising Corinthians midfielder Breno Bidon, as per latest transfer news. The player recently made his debut for Brazil against Australia in a friendly. He spoke highly about one of the club’s own stars, Bruno Guimaraes as well.
Arsenal target Breno Bidon debuts for Brazil
Breno Bidon finally made his international debut for Brazil this Tuesday. The Corinthians midfielder came off the bench as the South American side beat Australia 4-2 under new boss Carlo Ancelotti. The player stepped onto the pitch alongside Arsenal’s own Bruno Guimaraes for the very first time.
Rather than shy away from questions about his new teammate, Bidon openly admitted how much he looks up to the ex-Newcastle captain. Speaking to Gazeta Esportiva, he said, “He had a very good World Cup and managed to stand out. He started young in Brazil and he’s someone I really look up to.”
The Gunners have already been quietly tracking Bidon’s rise since January. While the player stopped short of answering the transfer links directly, his liking for Guimaraes only adds to the sense that a future reunion in English football feels very likely.
For a player who still has years of growth ahead of him, sharing a pitch with someone he idolizes marks a career milestone. He has described the Brazil call-up itself as one of the proudest moments of his young career so far.
Bruno Guimaraes - General
Bruno Guimaraes - General
A Corinthians star built for the Premier League
Bidon’s rise has been great and quick for someone who only made his senior debut in 2024. The player has already has played well over 100 matches for Corinthians across all competitions. He has scored 3 goals and provided 3 assists along the way. He played a central role as his club won both the Campeonato Paulista and the Copa do Brasil during 202. Bidon was part of the Brazilian side that lifted the U20 South American Championship.
Bidon’s 2026 numbers for Corinthians so far, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Appearances Goals Assists Chances Created Defensive Contributions
Serie A 25 2 1 20 56
Copa Libertadores 9 1 0 4 34
Paulista A1 8 1 0 3 25
Copa do Brasil 3 0 0 1 5
Supercopa do Brasil 1 0 0 – –
Transfermarkt currently lists his market value at roughly €25m. His form last season was striking too, having played 56 matches in 2025 alone. That workload, mixed with trophies and now international debut, tells why scouts are paying closer attention.
Arsenal’s Brazilian connection
Signing Brazilian talent has become something of a pattern for Mikel Arteta’s project. Gabriel Magalhaes remained a defensive pillar while Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli previously added flair before moving on. This summer, Arsenal added to that tradition further by bringing in Guimaraes from Newcastle United.
Even with plenty of stars already in the squad, Arteta’s team continues searching for the next big talent. The north London club first made informal contact with Corinthians for Bidon back during the winter transfer window earlier this year. Meanwhile, no official bid has followed, the club remains in regular talks to stay updated on his situation.
Premier League rivals are also circling the player. In addition, Bidon’s value is rising fast after his senior Brazil debut. Now, Arsenal may need to make a move before patience turns into missed opportunity in this chase.
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