Arsenal are chasing Corinthians midfielder Maycon and are weighing up a £9million bid.
Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is keen on bolstering his midfield ranks, having lost Francis Coquelin to Valencia this month.
And, according to The Sun, the Premier League outfit have turned to Maycon after sending club scouts on a number of trips to Brazil in recent seasons.
The 20-year-old has impressed for the Sao Paulo side, with the reports suggesting he could be suited to the English top-flight.