Arsenal and Manchester United are set to battle for two of England’s most exciting young talents.

Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg are supposedly emerging as top targets for both teams ahead of the summer transfer season, and Arsenal and Manchester United are purportedly getting ready to square off in the chase of two of England’s best young players.

Mikel Arteta and Ruben Amorim are now firmly on the Sunderland duo’s radar due to their quick growth in the Championship and growing interest from Premier League scouts.

Since joining Sunderland from Birmingham City, Jobe, Jude Bellingham’s younger brother, has thrived and established himself as a vital member of the midfield despite only being 19 years old. His ability to control play, contribute to the attack, and play as a dynamic No. 8 has made him a desirable target for top-tier teams, with both Manchester United and Arsenal viewing him as a player who could succeed at the highest level.

Rigg, who is only 17 years old, has become one of the most promising players in English football alongside him.

After making his debut with Sunderland’s first team, he has already established himself as a starter and shown a remarkable degree of maturity, tactical acumen, and technical skill. Manchester United has prioritized him because they view him as a long-term midfield investment.

Arsenal, meantime, is keeping a careful eye on his development in an effort to find young players who can fit into their system in the years to come.

Although Sunderland is well aware of the Premier League’s pulling power, they are determined to keep both players for as long as possible despite the growing interest. However, with the pressure from England’s elite, the summer transfer window could be a turning point in the future of both Bellingham and Rigg, who are currently valued at €18 million, one-tenth of his brother’s €180 million tag, and have contracts through 2028 and 2027, respectively.