According to Football.London, Arsenal are now looking towards the South American market for new recruits this summer.
It’s suggested that whilst Brexit makes it harder for clubs to sign foreign players, talents from Argentina, Brazil and Mexico are likely to be a little easier to sign through a Governing Body Endorsement.
Edu has already raided the Brazilian market by signing Gabriel Martinelli from Ituano in 2019, and there could be similar moves in the future.
The report notes that Arsenal have shown an interest in signing Fluminense talent Metinho, who has been compared to Paul Pogba.
A box-to-box midfielder born in DR Congo but represents Brazil, the 17-year-old is being touted for big things and Arsenal have seemingly looked at him as a potential signing.
The problem for Edu and Arsenal is that they may have already missed out, because Globo Esporte reported in February that he is bound for Manchester City.
Arsenal may already be too late to sign Metinho, but Edu will have his sights on other South American talents ahead of the summer window.
Corinthians defender Fagner has also been a target for Edu, and with Arsenal in the market for a right back this summer, the 31-year-old could yet be wanted again.
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