Arsenal have entered the race for Brentford striker Thiago, with Arteta viewing the Brazilian as a player capable of lifting the technical level of his attack, according to RTI Esporte.
The 24-year-old enjoyed a standout season in England, scoring 25 goals and providing one assist in 40 appearances for Brentford, numbers that caught the attention of the Brazil national team as well as several Premier League clubs.
Arteta has tracked Thiago's progress since before his move to English football and believes his profile — a focal point in the box, intensity in pressing without the ball, and clinical finishing — could add a new dimension to Arsenal's attacking options. The forward's age also fits neatly within the club's recruitment strategy.
Manchester United are also monitoring the situation closely, setting up a direct contest between two of England's biggest clubs for Thiago's signature. That competition is expected to push his price higher, with Brentford reportedly in no rush to sell and determined to maximise any return on a player who has become one of the club's most important assets.
Thiago's call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad added further international visibility to a season that had already established him as one of the league's most productive strikers, and a strong tournament could push his valuation even higher as the transfer window progresses.
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is working to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2026-27 season, with an experienced forward already proven in English football viewed as a strategic addition to the club's plans.
Brentford, for their part, are watching the rising value of a player who has become central to their recent Premier League success, fully aware that keeping hold of him against interest from two major rivals will not be straightforward.