Manchester City and Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Flamengo midfielder Kaua PavunaThe 15-year-old’s family has travelled to Europe to visit clubs and view their facilitiesNo official offer has been made yet, with Flamengo focused on protecting the teenagerManchester City and Arsenal have intensified their pursuit of Flamengo’s Kaua Pavuna, with the 15-year-old’s family travelling to Europe to visit clubs and learn about their long-term development plans, as per a new report from Brazil. Kaua Pavuna has emerged as one of the most coveted teenage midfielders in South America, with his technical quality, creative vision and dribbling ability in tight spaces drawing sustained attention from some of the world’s biggest clubs since his performances for Flamengo’s youth sides began attracting widespread notice. Report: Pavuna family visit Europe as City and Arsenal move to the frontAs reported by ESPN Brazil and relayed by Sport Witness, Manchester City and Arsenal have taken their pursuit of Pavuna to the next stage, with representatives from both clubs presenting long-term development plans to the player’s family. Pavuna’s parents have recently travelled to Europe to visit clubs’ facilities as part of the process, touring training grounds and meeting with academy staff to gain a clearer picture of the pathways on offer should the teenager eventually make the move abroad. Manchester City’s summer transfer window so farAny move for Pavuna would represent a long-term investment rather than an immediate addition, given the regulatory restrictions on players of his age moving to Europe and his current standing as a player still developing within Flamengo’s academy structure.