{"id":2343,"date":"2026-04-05T03:21:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=2343"},"modified":"2026-04-05T03:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:21:53","slug":"arsenal-and-man-united-eye-move-for-jens-petter-hauge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=2343","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal and Man United eye move for Jens Petter Hauge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Tottenham. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong\/Eurasia Sport Images\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Arsenal are interested in signing the Norwegian winger Jens Petter Hauge at the end of the season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">According to a report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsboom.com\/football\/transfer-news-rumours\/arsenal-ready-to-ignite-transfer-battle-for-norwegian-star-jens-petter-hauge\/\">Sports Boom<\/a>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been captivated by his performances in the UEFA Champions League this season (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.com\/jens-petter-hauge\/profil\/spieler\/422355\">six goals and two assists<\/a>), and the club is hoping to secure his signature. The player will cost around \u00a340 million in the summer, and Arsenal will face competition from Manchester United as well.<\/p>\n<p>Hauge was linked with Leeds United a few months ago.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST &#038; BREAKING UPDATES \u2013 STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON <span role=\"presentation\"><u><a id=\"m_4805954543211211446OWA0ed77145-59b1-d579-11a5-1fee76b80340\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/caught-offside\/id515902300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/caught-offside\/id515902300&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770886996447000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0imYmeU_L1rheXuXPK_bGm\">APPLE<\/a><\/u><\/span> &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u><a id=\"m_4805954543211211446OWAae4ab359-9a96-08aa-cd1c-c903ae7ad35f\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.caught.offsidetwo&amp;hl=en_GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id%3Dcom.caught.offsidetwo%26hl%3Den_GB&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770886996447000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3tvIcK5aF0LqnlkB-g8yjP\">GOOGLE PLAY<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Arsenal could use Jens Petter Hauge<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The 26-year-old is at the peak of his career, and the opportunity to move to England could be exciting for him. Arsenal needs more quality on the flanks, and he could prove to be a very useful acquisition. He will add goals and flair to the team. Arsenal needs more unpredictability going forward. It remains to be seen whether they are prepared to pay \u00a340 million for the attacker in the summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">On the other hand, Manchester United is monitoring his situation. They need more depth on the team, especially given that they could be competing in the UEFA Champions League next season. 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\/>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Hauge will fancy a big move<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Arsenal and Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them will be exciting for the attacker.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Hauge is reportedly desperate to take the next step in his career, and playing in the Premier League is a dream for him. He wants to test himself against the league\u2019s best defenders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Arsenal are optimistic about winning the race for the player, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Tottenham. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong\/Eurasia Sport Images\/Getty Images) Arsenal are interested in signing the Norwegian winger Jens Petter Hauge at the end of the season. 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