Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterArsenal are closing in on a new 20m signing, according to reports.While the transfer window is closed, agreements with clubs can be reached in preparation for the opening of the summer window on 15 June, and Arsenal have been busy.Arsenal bolstered their squad admirably last summer with eight new arrivals, including the headline capture of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, but appear keen not rest on their laurels.You may likeArsenal begin talks to sign Brazilian star: reportArsenal talks for Real Madrid defender revealed, ahead of move: reportArsenal rumours of signing Kenan Yildiz are 'real', with contact confirmed: reportArsenal pursue their own Brazilian youngsterGet VIP Arsenal tickets HERE with Seat UniqueArsenal's premium Club Level tickets offer superb padded seating and access to the lounge two-and-a-half hours pre-match. The package includes four drinks, one food item, and a half-time complimentary drink. Guests also receive a �5 merchandise voucher and a complimentary Museum Tour, ensuring an elevated and comprehensive matchday experience for home supporters.View DealThe club has been pursuing 19-year-old Brazilian centre-back Luiz Benedetti over the last few months, according to Sport Witness.And now it seems that interest has ramped up, as his current club Palmeiras appear satisfied that the youngsters departure is very likely.They are demanding a 20m transfer fee for Benedetti, double that of Arsenals initial 10m approach that was rebuffed a few months ago.But despite the willingness from both parties, there is a time crunch at play.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The Brazilian transfer window closes on 3 March, and Palmeiras are resolute in their stance that Benedetti must not leave without a replacement lined up.Their pursuit of Premier League ping-pong ball Igor Julio proved futile, but reports suggest they hope to land 28-year-old Nino from Zenit, with PSGs Lucas Beraldo touted as an alternative.Manager Abel Ferreiras wish to retain Benedetti appears to have been rejected, but the situation remains fluid, depending on Arsenals inclination to meet the fee and the efficiency of Palmeiras recruitment team.Arsenals centre-back duo of Gabriel and William Saliba have conceded the fewest goals in the league this season and it is hard to imagine Mikel Arteta breaking that partnership up.Should the left-footed Benedetti sign, he would likely be a backup option to Gabriel, with Piero Hincapie a versatile option at left-back and left centre-back.At 1.97m tall, Benedetti could prove to be a huge weapon from set pieces, especially as Arteta has cultivated a tall and powerful squad optimised for dominance in the air.TOPICSGabrielWilliam SalibaPiero HincapieArsenalPalmeirasPremier LeagueTransfer newsJoseph SaundersSocial Links NavigationJoseph is a current News Associates trainee studying for his NCTJ qualification after graduating from Durham University with a Physics degree. He spends his free time watching any sport he can find on TV and explaining how his degree is applicable to sports journalism to his family. Joseph supports Arsenal and has years of past FourFourTwo magazines storage, but has written on over 20 sports for publications such as The Mirror, LondonWorld, and Yahoo.com.
