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.
Santana has only made 10 first-team appearances for Atletico Mineiro but his performances in the club’s youth ranks has put top European clubs on alert.
Arsenal, Fulham, Newcastle United have all been linked to the player while German side Bayer Leverkusen and Dutch club PSV are also interested.
Two Spanish teams and one English team reportedly watched Santana in action on Saturday as he set up a goal in a 3-0 win over Ipatinga in Belo Horizonte.
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 are thought to be keen to recruit a new midfielder in the summer transfer window at the end of the season.
Arsenal must battle Newcastle and others to sign the wonderkid (Picture: Getty)
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