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Arsenal make approach to sign Brazilian star in cut price deal
Arsenal have made an initial approach to sign Brazilian youngster Breno Bidon from Corinthians.
Mikel Arteta is eager to bring in a centre forward and a winger but the club are strengthening a number of areas ahead of the new season.
The Gunners have been busy so far this summer with deals wrapped up to sign Martin Zubimendi and Kepa with the Spanish pair expected to officially sign for the club next week.
Christian Norgaard isn't far behind them with the Brentford captain set to undergo a medical.
The club are also in talks with Valencia to bring Cristhian Mosquera to north London having identified the Spain Under-21 international as an ideal option to come in and provide cover and competition for William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.
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Another young star appears to be in their plans with Arsenal among the club making contact over a move for 20-year-old Bidon, UOL report.
The midfielder has also attracted interest from Wolves and Brighton with Portuguese giants Sporting CP and Benfica also in the running.
While held in high regard, Corinthians are prepared to listen to offers for the central midfielder with a major sale expected to help balance the books.
Bidon will be available for a very modest £12.8million this summer.
With deals for Zubimendi, Norgaard and Kepa effectively done, Arsenal are negotiating on a number of fronts.
Their opening offer for Valencia star Mosquera, thought to be worth £16m, has been rejected by the La Liga side, who are looking for around £25m for one of their prized assets.
Efforts to bring in a centre forward continue with Arsenal exploring moves for Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko. More Trending Man behind viral video of fight at Ibiza hotel pool is a pro-footballer
The Gunners are still to make an offer that meets Sporting CP's demands for the Swede while reports have suggested the club are growing frustrated with Sesko's demands.
A winger is also high on the club's list of priorities this summer with Anthony Gordon and Rodrygo two options under consideration.
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has also emerged as a target.
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