Arsenal is making progress in their bid to beat Barcelona to sign Vitor Roque.
The Brazilian youngster has been one of the finest teenagers in the world over the last year and did well in the latest youth competition for his country.
He has openly confessed his love for Barcelona and the Catalans were believed to be leading the race for his signature before now.
However, he could now move to Arsenal as it seems Edu’s hard work will pay off for the Gunners.
The director has been working hard to convince the player’s entourage that he will enjoy life at the Emirates.
UOL has now revealed the Gunners lead the race, as the player seems open to the idea of starting out in England.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Beating Barcelona to sign a player is never easy and Edu should be praised if he helps us seal the deal and add Roque to our squad.
The attacker will be a good member of our squad, but he might not get enough game time because of the competition for a place at the Emirates.
But he is unlikely to accept playing for our U21s because he is already playing senior team football back in Brazil.
The best kept secret in the south, Arsenal wants to land Vitor Roque.
This kid from the land of Samba and football sport a very high ceiling.
There is even some reports that a gentleman agreement is in place.
I think he would have to be pretty naive to think that he could come from Brazil to be a first teamer for a big club in England. He knows he is still developing and the club he goes to will be one to help him to progress.
I can see us getting him, making him a star then losing him to barca after we put the work in
As long as we sell at a good price.