Arsenal are also said to be in advanced talks to sign Atletico Mineiro attacking midfielder Bernard with the Premier League ready to meet the Belo Horizonte based side’s £21m price-tag.
Bernard has helped his side to secure a Copa Libertadores triumph earlier this week and is now seemingly ready to make his move to Europe with Arsenal leading the chase to sign the 20 year old Brazilian international.
The pint sized playmaker, who plays predominantly on the left side of the midfield, was part of Brazil’s Confederations Cup winning squad and considered one of the hottest prospects in South American football.
Bernard has made 98 appearances for Atletico Mineiro, scoring 21 goals in the process.