Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Porto’s Danilo Pereira.
The talented midfielder is thought to be on Arsene Wenger’s radar and the Gunners had scouts present at Porto’s 4-2 win over River Ave on Saturday, Portuguese outlet A Bola report.
Should Arsenal make a move for him this month they will have to meet his release clause of £34.5m.
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Meanwhile, Arsenal youngster Gedion Zelalem is set to join Dutch outfit VVV Venlo on loan until the end of the season.
It had been thought the teenager would opt for a move to German side Borussia Dortmund in his search for first-team action. Zelalem has come through the ranks at the Emirates stadium and has been earmarked as a future first team regular at the club.