Transfer update: Brazilian midfielder back on Arsenal’s radar

Arsenal are again considering a move for Brazilian midfielder Eric dos Santos Rodrigues, who was linked with the Gunners in January 2018. The 18-year-old currently plays for Brazilian side Bahia and Arsenal scouts have been watching him for a while. The Brazilian, who plays under the name Ramires, will hardly miss his chance to move to the Premier League so his transfer is more than realistic. Bahia’s executive director Diego Cerri has delivered update on Ramires’ transfer links and it appeared that besides Arsenal there are many a number of clubs that competing for his signature. "Ramires is a boy of great potential, a bright future," he said. "We are talking with Flamengo and also with other teams. "There is also the interest from outside the country, representatives of European club teams that back and a half go to the games to observe it." "There is also the interest from outside the country, representatives of European club teams that back and a half go to the games to observe it." Arsenal were on Monday handed some transfer encouragement as Nicolas Pepe is guaranteed to go this summer. Pepe's blistering form this season has seen him linked to a number of top European clubs, and with six league games.

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