Edu refusing to give up on Brazilian starlet with fresh Arsenal bid expected this summer

A report claims Arsenal have already revisited the prospect of signing midfielder Danilo having missed out on the Palmeiras star in January.

Mikel Arteta had hoped to bring in a few new faces in the winter window. But the Spaniard was left frustrated as reported targets failed to arrive at the Emirates. However, it has not had an adverse effect on the Gunners who have picked up seven points from their past three games.

The north Londoners have won six of eight in the top flight, with just a New Year’s Day loss to Manchester City blighting their record. And they are now right in the mix for a Champions League spot.

Saturday’s win over Brentford sees Arteta’s charges in sixth spot, just four points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester United. But the capital outfit have three games in hand on the Red Devils and have their destiny in their own hands.

There is still a long way to go but it has been a huge turnaround from the side that lost their first three games of the campaign. Arteta is still looking to improve and reshape his squad, having lost Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona in January.

And he was linked with a move for Danilo early in the winter window. However, reports of an £86m release clause seemed to cool Arsenal’s interest.

But according to reports by Bolavip, per The Mirror, technical director Edu is still very much interested in the Brazilian. The report suggests Arsenal have ‘conducted a fresh consultation’.

They may launch a bid in the summer but getting a deal over the line will not be easy. Palmeiras rate the 20-year-old very highly and do not want to sell their prized asset.

Danilo a star worth pursuing

Danilo has been turning heads with his displays for the South American outfit. He recently featured in the final of the Club World Cup, with Chelsea beating the Alviverde 2-1 to land the spoils.

Danilo was named third best player of the tournament and did his chances of a big-money move no harm at all. Other clubs may well enter the picture next summer, with West Ham also linked, and his price tag could be an issue.

However, Arsenal officials are convinced they can get him for considerably less that the current release clause.

He has already been capped at Under-20 level by Brazil and been involved in back-to-back Copa Libertadores-winning sides.

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