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Man Utd have been warned to expect high level competition in the race to sign Gleison Bremer who is developing a fearsome reputation at Torino.

The 24-year-old Torino centre-half is fast emerging as one of Serie A’s most imposing defenders. The Brazilian is a regular in Turin and has captained his side on occasion this season.

Tottenham and Chelsea have both been linked with the star who impressed Blues scouts with his power.

FCInterNews recently relayed news Man Utd are now among the chasing pack. They will reportedly dispatch their chief scout to Italy to see what all the fuss is about for themselves.

Torino president Urbano Cairo is reportedly hoping to pocket around £30m for his star defender. The presence of the cash-rich Premier League clubs will go some way to ensuring his demands are met if Bremer is sold in the summer.

The Serie A heavyweights of AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus are also in the mix. The ever-growing list of suitors – according to Sport Witness – now also includes Bayern Munich.

“Bremer stopped all the attackers he faced”

Now, Italian journalist Fabrizio Biasin has insisted he “wouldn’t be surprised” if the likes of PSG and Man City join the mix too.

Speaking on Calciomercato’s Twitch channel (via Sport Witness), Biasin shed light on Bremer’s future when delivering the type of assessment that will make his suitors take note.

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“Bayern Munich on Bremer? I wouldn’t be surprised if there were PSG and Manchester City as well,” said Biasin.

“We are talking about a defender who plays at a sensational level. He stopped all the attackers he faced, he is a modern defender.”

“Inter, Juve and Milan have set their sights on him, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he went abroad for really very important figures.”

Romano clarifies Saka future as Man City, Liverpool circle

Meanwhile, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed when Arsenal will engage in contract talks with Bukayo Saka amid the winger’s links with Liverpool and Manchester City.

Saka has been in good form yet again this season, registering eight goals and four assists in all competitions so far. That includes a brace in the 5-0 thrashing of Norwich City on Boxing Day.

The 20-year-old is one of Arsenal’s most valuable assets, alongside fellow academy graduate Emile Smith Rowe. But reports claim Saka could be on the move in the near future.

According to a bombshell report from ESPN, both Liverpool and City are keeping tabs on his contract situation. Either club could launch an offer if Saka does not agree fresh terms at the Emirates.

However, Romano has now suggested a new deal at the Emirates could yet materialise. He said on The Here We Go Podcast (via The Boot Room): “I wanted to say one thing about Bukayo Saka because it’s normal to have a lot of rumours on Saka. This boy is doing incredible. I think sometimes he’s underrated in the press, but he’s a special talent.

“The player loves Arsenal, and at the moment, he’s not planning for something different.

“Contract talks won’t take place now. It’s not in February, it’s not in March, they will discuss maybe end of the season. But Arsenal are, of course, happy with him, and he is happy with them. So I don’t see any problem.”

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