Manchester United and Arsenal Battle for Belgian International

Manchester United and Arsenal are among several top clubs showing significant interest in Club Brugge's left-back, Joaquin Seys. Aston Villa and Newcastle are also reportedly keen on the 21-year-old, alongside Portuguese giants Benfica and Porto.

Seys has been a pivotal player for Club Brugge and earned a call-up to the Belgian national squad for the World Cup, featuring in their quarter-final loss to eventual champions Spain last month.

According to "The Sun," Manchester United, Arsenal, and Aston Villa have already made official inquiries about Seys after extensive scouting.

However, Club Brugge is in no rush to part ways with their talent, as he still has three years remaining on his contract. The Belgian club is expected to demand around €35 million (£30 million) for their rising star.

This valuation is unlikely to deter United, who are actively seeking a long-term solution at left-back. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether the club's management will pursue a deal this summer or wait, given other pressing transfer priorities.

Meanwhile, Arsenal scouts have provided manager Mikel Arteta with a detailed report on Seys. They believe the 178-centimeter tall player would fit seamlessly into their system as a defensively solid full-back who also offers significant creative contributions down the flank.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, believes Seys could add crucial quality to their squad for the upcoming Champions League season. The Europa League holders, who have already sold Lucas Digne to Paris Saint-Germain, are particularly impressed by the Belgian's technical prowess and physical attributes.

Newcastle also holds an interest, but currently lags behind Manchester United, Arsenal, and Villa in the race for his signature.

Benfica and Porto believe they can offer the perfect platform for Seys' further development, but they risk being outbid by the financial might of the Premier League clubs.

To date, Seys has made 97 appearances for Club Brugge and has already commenced the new season with his boyhood club. Despite this, developments regarding his future could unfold rapidly in the coming weeks.