Reports over the weekend claimed the Gunners had beaten
off stiff competition from the likes of Tottenham and Liverpool to the
20-year-old’s signature after agreeing a £21m deal with Atletico Mineiro.
L’Equipe have now backed-up these reports after reporting
today that Bernard is due to arrive in London on Thursday evening ahead of a
medical this Friday after agreeing terms over a five-year deal worth £3m net
per season.
The Brazilian international is set to play his final game
for Mineiro on Wednesday night when he plays in the final of the Copa
Libertadore before flying over to the UK to complete his move to the Emirates
Stadium.
Bernard is a pacey winger who predominantly plays on the
left wing but is capable of playing anywhere across the front line behind the
striker, so he will give Arsene Wenger plenty of options if he does end up
making the move to north London.
Arsenal fans have been crying out for the club to make
some big-name signings this summer and Bernard would certainly be an exciting
addition, with his arrival most likely leading to Gervinho sealing a move away
from the Emirates this summer.
However, until there is something official on Arsenal.com
we have to treat this as nothing more than speculation, but hopefully Arsenal
fans will have something to smile about by the end of the week.
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