Scouts working under Mikel Arteta have been watching Alisson Santana (Picture: Getty)Arsenal are tracking Atletico Mineiro’s 18-year-old attacking midfielder Alisson Santana ahead of a possible summer move, according to reports. It is believed that the English club was Arsenal – given that their new Brazilian scout Paulo Xavier lives in Belo Horizonte. Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte report that Santana is under contract until 2027 which includes a €60m (£51m) release clause. Arsenal must battle Newcastle and others to sign the wonderkid (Picture: Getty)The Gunners are also seeking a new out-and-out winger as well as a striker to bolster their squad. Arsenal have been linked to Wolves winger Pedro Neto but are reluctant to pay his £80m price tag.

Source: Metro March 09, 2024 01:08 UTC