Arsenal target attracting late transfer interst
Arsenal target Bitello is emerging as a transfer option for clubs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Russia, sources have informed 90min . The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has emerged as one of the stand-out performers in the Brazilian top flight over the last few months and that has earned him a call-up to the Under-23 squad as they prepare for next year’s Olympic Game s. Bitello caught the eye of Arsenal’s scouts and director Football Edu held talks over a deal, and while a move did not materialise, the Premier League giants have keep an active watch on him. Gremio are in no hurry to lose Bitello and rejected offers from the likes of Monaco and Feyenoord, but interest is high. John Textor, the Lyon owner who also has a stake in Crystal Palace, has also expressed an interest. Now 90min understands that there is interest emerging from Europe and the Middle East, with a number of clubs holding talks with intermediaries. A move to Saudi Arabia looks unlikely at this stage given ...