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armory Flamengo are the latest Premier League team to be credited with an interest in midfielder Everton Araujo, but they are entering a situation that has already evolved significantly in recent weeks.

The 23-year-old defensive midfielder has gone from being a relatively quiet internal option to becoming one of Flamengo’s most valuable assets.

Earlier this year, West Ham United made a preliminary inquiry and internally valued him at around £10.2m (€12m). Newcastle then entered the picture with representatives following their performance.

Furthermore, the Bundesliga club are now believed to be preparing an offer closer to €20m (£17m), while Flamengo are working on a potential contract renewal to strengthen their position.

In other words, the price is rising – and the list of contenders is growing.

Arsenal joins expanding Premier League queue

Arsenal’s emergence adds another layer to a situation that was already developing.

The Gunners have now been named among the clubs to monitor Everton Araujo ball radar. This is a specific outlet that has become quite reliable when it comes to Rio de Janeiro state sides, which is the case of Flamengo.

Although his interest level is not said to be advanced, the midfielder is firmly on the radar of several Premier League teams.

Flamengo are comfortable with this. Internally, the club believes the player still has considerable room for appreciation in the European market. Also, he has also made it clear that any talks will start at a higher price point only.

opportunity to rise

As we covered recently, his rise to Flamengo has been driven by both opportunity and performance, and involves a familiar face at the Gunners. Former Arsenal midfielder Jorginho, who was a regular starter until he was injured, made the starting eleven.

Everton Araújo has taken advantage of this and has consistently performed well, cementing his position in the team.

Even manager Leonardo Jardim praised him, saying so “He is the epitome of a player who is successful in Europe. He has physical ability, he is good in doubles.”

Different levels of interest shape emerging auctions

Arsenal may be the newest name into the picture, but still, they are not alone.

newcastle united Are tracking the player more actively, with internal discussions already taking place regarding a possible move. Constant monitoring of their performance makes their interest appear more concrete.

west ham unitedMeanwhile, were among the first to move forward. They made an initial inquiry at the start of the year, but their £10.2m (€12m) valuation is now looking increasingly out of date. And of course a deal will depend on their Premier League survival.

Beyond England, a Anonymous Bundesliga club The company is understood to be preparing a bid in the region of €20m (£17m). That figure effectively set a new reference point.

Overall, we have clubs at different stages, but the direction is the same. A summer move could materialize rapidly.

What does it mean because flamengo is tenacious

Flamengo are certainly not under pressure to sell.

The club has already rejected lower offers and is now considering a contract renewal to increase security. Furthermore, lower-league side Volta Redonda retain 30% of the player’s economic rights, adding complexity to any potential deal.

With Arsenal now entering the frame, Newcastle monitoring closely, West Ham already positioned and Germany potentially setting the price, auction conditions are emerging.

And for interested clubs, the longer they wait, the more expensive the deal is likely to become.

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro returned from his rib injury with a dominant 128-97 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, there’s no denying the guard has given the team a big boost. The Heat are looking to maximize their lineup now that Herro is in the mix, as chemistry appears to be building between the star and rookie Kasparus Jaksionis.

There are a couple of guys on the team who still haven’t figured out how much time Herro has missed, as he’s been absent not only 15 games prior to Friday’s win, but 45 games total with a myriad of issues. The saving grace is that the rookie Jacusionis is getting extended minutes at some point, either off the bench or in the starting lineup.

Since January 15 against the Boston Celtics, Jaksionis has recorded double-digit minutes in every game, showing the trust he has built with head coach Erik Spoelstra. On Friday, with both Herro and Jacusionis on the floor, there was a strong one-two punch in the backcourt as the rookie put the star in spots to score, also drawing the attention of Spoelstra, who saw a “rapport” blossoming.

“Obviously, we haven’t seen a lot of them, just because of availability, but the skill level, the talent, the offensive talent, just without spending a ton of time with them, you can see how the synergy could be,” Spoelstra said before the team took on the Grizzlies on Saturday night. “Kaas [Jakucionis] Is a playwright. He plays with speed, he wants to kick the ball forward, he wants to get the ball to people almost to a fault, and you could see that last night, he was looking for Tyler like every time.

Erik Spoelstra last night when Tyler Herro and Kaspars Jaksionis were on the court together: #HeatNation pic.twitter.com/j6YsK8eKpl

– Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) 21 February 2026

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra talks Kasparus Jaksionis’ improvement

While Jaksionis has some unique attributes for the Heat, as he was drafted with the 20th overall pick in the last NBA Draft, he gives the team a true point guard with potentially elite play-making abilities, an ideal the roster is looking for.

At just 19 years old, there’s no denying the raw talent, however, as Jacusionis is recording consistent minutes, averaging 22.7 minutes so far in February. His improvement from his first season has been noticeable, with even Spoelstra talking about the Illinois product’s “work ethic.”

“So I’m excited about the prospects, but Kass continues to get better,” Spoelstra said. “If you look at where he was in summer league compared to where he is now, it’s really a credit to his work ethic. He spent a lot of time with Coach Quinn and all the pre-practice and post-practice sessions. You know, he’s improved a lot. He’s earned it.”

It remains to be seen what Jakusionis’ role looks like with the team getting healthy, though with Davion Mitchell missing Saturday’s game due to a head ailment, the rookie will also get a start over Herro as the team manages minutes following the star’s injury. Nevertheless, Herro led the Heat throughout the game with 24 points on nine of 14 shooting from the field and two of four from deep.

At any rate, the team is looking for continuity, as prior to Saturday’s tilt hosting Memphis, the team was 30-27, which puts them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Next, the Heat move on to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.