Arsenal put Palmeiras midfielder Danilo “high on their list” of January targets

Danilo will give Arsenal some fresh legs in the middle of the park.

According to journalist Paul Brown, Arsenal may have Palmeiras midfielder Danilo “high on their list” of January targets as the Gunners look to back head coach Mikel Arteta in the transfer market.

The North London club have been interested in bringing the Brazilian to the Emirates since the summer transfer market.

As per the reports of Football.London, Arsenal are keen to add a new central midfielder to their squad in the winter transfer window. However, a move for Youri Tielemans is unlikely to be made until his contract at Leicester City expires in the summer.

Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola (via SportWitness) has reported that Arsenal had a £21m bid for Danilo rejected in the summer, but could now see a bid of the same amount accepted due to Palmeiras’ season being over, and the midfielder’s form waning towards the end of the season.

CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs also admits that the Gunners will be looking to add Brazilian to their ranks, adding that it would take around £20m for the 2021 Copa Libertadores champions to part with the midfielder.

Danilo himself has told UOL Esporte (via the Evening Standard) that he is ready to play in any competition in the world, suggesting that a move to Europe could be on the cards for the central midfielder.

Brown told GIVEMESPORT: “I think Arsenal are looking for a winger and a midfielder in January if possible.

“I think the club’s hierarchy are willing to back the manager because they’ve seen what a brilliant start to the season it’s been and there is a feeling around the club that they are going to be in the race for the title if this continues.

“So, Arsenal I think will spend money if they can, and I would expect this player [Danilo] to be high on their list of targets in January.”

Arteta currently have Thomas Partey, Mohamed Elneny, Granit Xhaka and Albert Sambi Lokonga in their midfield options.

The 21-year-old midfielder will give Arsenal some fresh legs in the middle of the park when they need an extra push to hold on to a lead or to go and win a game in the last 15 minutes.

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