Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heads to a training session. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Brazilian defender Wesley has been in good form for AS Roma and Arsenal are interested in signing him.
The 22-year-old is a key player for the Italian club and is expected to play a key role for Carlo Ancelotti and the Brazilian national team at the next World Cup.
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Wesley was a star in Rome.
He is highly rated across Europe and is attracting attention from Premier League clubs such as Manchester City, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur. Meanwhile, according to Calciomercato.It, La Liga clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona are also keeping an eye on his performances.
It will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Arsenal could use more depth at right-back, with the Brazilian potentially an upgrade to Ben White. He is a reliable defender in Italy and his future prospects are very impressive. He could add a new dimension to Arsenal’s attack.
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Wesley may make a big move.
The opportunity to join the UEFA Champions League finalists will be exciting for him. Arsenal are also close to winning the Premier League. It would be a big step up for Wesley and he would be playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. That way, he could continue to fight for major trophies.
Manchester City, Newcastle and Tottenham also have the financial power to make a deal. It will be interesting to see where the 22-year-old ends up.
With multiple clubs keen on him, Roma will be hoping to recoup as much of his departure as possible in the bidding war. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal can win the race to sign him.
