ARSENAL and Manchester United are set to battle it out to sign wonderkid Dino Klapija, according to reports.

The 16-year-old currently plays for NK Kustosija in Croatia.

Dino Klapija is a target for several top clubs

In exchange for agreeing to let go of the striker, they are requesting a £5 million payment and a cut of any upcoming sales.

The Gunners have increased their interest in him, although Man Utd have been pursuing him for months.

Scouts were dispatched by Mikel Arteta to see him play in his last three games in Croatia while the club considered a January move.

Speaking about his impending transfer, Klapija’s family is said to favor Arsenal’s route over United’s.

The prodigy is also being watched by Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, and RB Leipzig.

When Klapija’s family moved back to Croatia, he left the MLS team New York City and joined NK Kustosija instead.

He is qualified to represent both the US and the Balkan country.

Earlier this month, the Americans summoned him up to their Under-17 team.

Arsenal’s Under-18 team reached the FA Youth Cup final the previous season, so the team is concentrating on future-oriented building.

They have been putting a lot of effort into securing their gifted children, including Myles Lewis-Skelly and Amario Cozier-Duberry.

Mikel Arteta has sent scouts to track Dino Klapija

Man Utd and Arsenal compete to recruit Galatasaray’s ‘shining gem’ worth £20m

The Galatasaray defender, 23, has enjoyed a remarkable rise since since signing for the Turkish giants from Rennes in 2021.

Sacha Boey of Galatasaray is a target for Man Utd and Arsenal

Right back Boey has established himself as one of the best right backs in Europe

And now the Premier League giants could rival each other for his signature.

According to Fotospor, the Red Devils and the Gunners sent scouts to watch the French defender in action against Besiktas on Saturday.

Gala won the game 2-1 thanks to two goals from Mauro Icardi, with Boey completing 90 minutes.

Brighton and Burnley scouts were also reportedly present to see youngster in action.

Right back Boey is seen as a player who could strengthen Arsenal and Man Utd in a key squad area.

Mikel Arteta’s side lost Jurrien Timber to an ACL injury in their season opener against Nottingham Forest.

While Man Utd are keen on an upgrade on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot, who have failed to gain consistency for the club.

However, it was previously reported that Brighton were ready to outbid their rivals for Boey.

According to Turkish outlet 343 Digital, Brighton bid £16million for the France youth international in May.

Arsenal had tabled a bid of £14.7m for the talent, although both bids fell short of Galatasaray’s valuation.

The Super Lig side are said to have placed a £22m price tag on Boey’s shoulders.

Boey has played 69 times for the club since joining two years ago.

He won the Turkish title last year.