Santos is now prepared to sell Arsenal target

In partnership with

Just Arsenal News

·27 August 2026

Santos is now prepared to sell Arsenal target

Santos have one of the finest young defenders in the Brazilian league in their current squad, with Joao Ananias showing great potential whenever he plays. The 19-year-old has established himself as one of the team’s key players, attracting attention from clubs looking to strengthen their squads with promising young talent.

Arsenal have long held an interest in his signature as they look to make their squad much stronger than it is at present. The Gunners are not the only Premier League club monitoring the defender, however, with Brentford also keen on bringing him to England.

OneFootball Videos

Santos Open Door for Ananias Departure

Santos had previously been looking to keep Ananias in their squad while both Premier League sides requested information about his availability. The Brazilian club now appears to have changed its position, opening the possibility of the defender leaving during this transfer window.

A report via Sport Witness claims Santos are now ready to cash in on Ananias and believe the time has come for them to consider an offer for his signature. This development has created an opportunity for Arsenal to push ahead with their interest and attempt to secure the young defender before the window closes.

Arsenal Face Competition for Defender

The situation gives Arsenal a chance to add Ananias to their squad, and the Gunners are expected to do their best to make that happen. His potential makes him an appealing investment for the future, particularly because he is already considered an important player at Santos despite his age.

However, Ananias could struggle to find regular playing time at Arsenal if he joins the club this summer. The Gunners have a strong squad, meaning it could be difficult for the teenager to establish himself immediately after making the move to England.

Arsenal would therefore probably need to send him out on loan so he can continue his development. Another option could be allowing him to remain on loan at Santos for another season, giving him more time to develop and become a more mature player before competing for a place in the Arsenal squad.

For now, Santos appear ready to listen to offers, while Arsenal have an opportunity to turn their long-standing interest into a transfer. The Gunners will need to act before the window closes if they want to secure the promising defender.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMIN COMMENT

So here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….

You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.

CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…