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Arsenal prepare £6.5m bid after opening negotiations with South American giants
ARSENAL have reportedly opened negotiations with Brazilian side Gremio over a deal to sign defensive midfielder Walace Souza Silva.
Arsenal reportedly want to sign Gremio's Walace
According to TransferMarketWeb, the Gunners are hoping to land 20-year-old Walace for £6.5million.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is seeking midfield recruits to cover for an exodus this summer.
And it is claimed talks with Walace's representatives have already begun.
The midfielder has greatly impressed in the Brazil top flight since making his debut in 2014.
He is contracted to Gremio until 2018 and would require a work permit to secure a move to the UK.