Arsenal have maybe identified the right player for their rebuild project in Palmeiras youngster Danilo, who is touted to be a long-term replacement for their Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka.
Palmeiras Midfielder Danilo is seriously linked with Arsenal. Photo Credits: Getty.
The 20year old is of the right age with the current Arsenal setup and Mikel Arteta is looking to pursue his interest in the Brazilian this month, to fill in the void left by Thomas Partey, who is on international duty with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Danilo, a left footed defensive midfielder made his senior debut in 2018 with PFC Cajazeiras before moving to Palmeiras on an initial loan which was later made permanent. He was first played with the Under-20s but his fast development saw him fast tracked into the first team in 2020.
So far, he is becoming a regular in the Palmeiras first team with 22 appearances in the Brazil – Serie A last season and Arsenal are looking to lure him to England in a €20m move.
Multiple source have confirmed Arsenal’s interest in the player, who is also on West Ham’s radar and manager Arteta has also confirmed possible incomings this month. Danilo might as well be one of the new Gunners.
Author: Kehinde Hassan Afolabi
