Liverpool and Arsenal set to miss out on promising full-back

Liverpool and Arsenal are set to miss out on the signing of young Brazilian full-back Emerson from Brasileirao side Atletico MG, reports Marca. 

The 20-year-old has been tracked by the Reds and the Gunners, but any move by the Premier League pair looks set to be in vain, with Real Betis expected to secure his services sooner rather than later. 

His signing would be a joint-deal with La Liga counterparts Barcelona, who would pay part of the fee, reserving a percentage of the player’s rights and first-option on any future transfers. 

Emerson has been representing Brazil at the 2019 South American U20 Championship and the transfer will be formally announced once Brazil exit the competition. 

The youngster made 23 league starts for Atletico MG last season, helping his side to a sixth-placed finish to secure a Copa Libertadores spot. 

Emerson scored one and assisted another and his performances in Brazil landed him a WhoScored rating of 7.11 last season.