Arsenal are keeping an eye on Corinthians midfielder Breno Bidon and could make a move ahead of the January transfer window. The 21-year-old Brazilian is valued at approximately £21 million, yet his statistics thus far leave much to be desired for a player expected to command such a fee.
According to Bolavip, the London club has been monitoring Bidon's development for nearly a year and is contemplating an official offer. Corinthians are reportedly hoping to secure around £21 million for the promising midfielder.
The Gunners' interest in Bidon aligns with their recent focus on youth, having already seen the likes of Max Douman, Ethan Nwaneri, and Myles Lewis-Skelly break into the first team. Now, they’re actively scanning for potential talent beyond the shores of England.
However, Bidon's current statistics in the Brazilian league do not position him among the elite attacking midfielders. Averaging just 0.08 xG and 0.05 xA per 90 minutes, he creates around 1.05 chances and completes 0.94 successful dribbles. This season, across all competitions, he has recorded five goal involvements in 46 matches.
Moreover, in his last six appearances for the club, Bidon has accumulated four yellow cards. This has undoubtedly cast doubt over his £21 million valuation, particularly if Arsenal is seeking a player capable of making an immediate impact on the first team.
On a positive note, he recently took a significant step in his career by making his debut for the Brazil national team in a friendly against Australia.
Bidon himself cites Bruno Guimaraes as a key figure in his career aspirations:
From this current generation, I particularly admire Bruno Guimaraes. He had a fantastic World Cup and really made an impression.
He started his career early in Brazil and has experienced so much in football already. I look up to him. From what I’ve seen, he possesses a great winner's mentality. And his on-pitch performances speak for themselves — he plays exceptionally well.
For Arsenal, Bidon currently remains a potential prospect rather than an immediate reinforcement. Any decision regarding a potential transfer will hinge on the midfielder's future development and Corinthians' stance on his price.
