Arsenal competes for Santos defender Joao Ananias this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Arsenal is pursuing Santos defender Joao Ananias, facing competition from Besiktas, Brentford, and Atletico Madrid. The 19-year-old has established himself in the Santos senior team, making 12 appearances thus far. Ananias's current contract runs until summer 2030, complicating Arsenal's efforts to secure a lower-priced deal this month. Observers see him as a promising addition to Arsenal's defense under manager Mikel Arteta.
- •Arsenal is targeting defender Joao Ananias this summer.
- •Ananias has made 12 senior appearances for Santos.
- •He is under contract until summer 2030.
- •Arsenal faces competition from Besiktas, Brentford, and Atletico Madrid.
- •His addition could enhance Arsenal's defensive depth.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Talented Defender: One For The Future?
"In a recent report, ESPN Brazil claimed that Arsenal are facing stiff competition for Santos defender Joao Ananias. It has been mentioned that the Gunners will have to compete with Besiktas, Brentford...
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