Arsenal have reportedly contacted teenager Reinier Jesus' father over a move to north London.
The 17-year-old only made his Flamengo debut in July but has already attracted interest from a host of top European clubs.
Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City , Real Madrid and Juventus are all interested while Everton are believed to have held talks over a possible January deal.
But Mundo Deportivo reports Arsenal have contacted his father, who made a trip to Europe to look at potential clubs for the teenager.
Reinier's asking price has doubled in recent months, with Flamengo having been looking for just £17m in the summer.
Arsenal hope their deal to sign Gabriel Martinelli could work in their favour in their attempt to sign Reinier.
Martinelli moved to the Emirates from Brazilian side Ituano in the summer and has enjoyed a fine start to life in England.
He has managed seven goals already in cup competitions and has impressed boss Unai Emery.
Reinier only signed a new deal with Flamengo this month and it is believed they have inserted a release clause of £60m (€70m) in the contract.
There has been speculation in recent weeks that Atletico Madrid have contacted the Brazilian side over a potential deal but have been put off by the asking price.
Reinier is keen to move to Europe, and said: "It’s an honour that Atlético are interested in me because they are a huge club.
“It’s another honour to know that one of the biggest clubs in the world is watching me.
"But I’m a Flamengo player and my objective is to keep doing a good job here to win many titles in Brazil.”
Tahabksu
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withersea1
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Bring all the Brazilians to Arsenal. Remove the waste of Pepe, Laca etc
Oh yes, and Silvinho!
withersea1
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Bring all the Brazilians to Arsenal. Remove the waste of Pepe, Laca etc
Just bring the Brazilians, that's all! Arsenal had most of their success, when we had Edu, Gilberto, Babtista etc. End of story.
VineeshMohan
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Bring all the Brazilians to Arsenal. Remove the waste of Pepe, Laca etc
pepe laca etc are good players. but they are not utilized in the best ways .. emery out🌝 it will surely help all of them
Zuuacklopy
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Bring all the Brazilians to Arsenal. Remove the waste of Pepe, Laca etc
you know what you are saying?
lord_henry-14
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Bring all the Brazilians to Arsenal. Remove the waste of Pepe, Laca etc
seriously
lord_henry-14
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Keep Emery, he brought in Guendouzi, Edu and the likes!
you are drunked bro
nazlrsy
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hmm so pepe is a waste now just after 3 months??... its gd that u ain't an arsenal fan, it would a huge disappointment coming from u
wekablmnty
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have they got the best out of martinelli
withersea1
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Bring all the Brazilians to Arsenal. Remove the waste of Pepe, Laca etc
Keep Emery, he brought in Guendouzi, Edu and the likes!
davidlungu
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Bring all the Brazilians to Arsenal. Remove the waste of Pepe, Laca etc
Bring them in , kick out Emery,,
withersea1
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Martinelli is 18 years old....... how can there be a next one of him already....... media doesn’t make sense.
What do you know!!
withersea1
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Bring all the Brazilians to Arsenal. Remove the waste of Pepe, Laca etc
Mahmud19
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That guy doesn’t look 17
did Mbappe look like one? Reinier is taking first XI training for a long time.
BenGud
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Sometimes we over hype over rate and over price them just to get disappointed. You can only get one Messi in a decade.
Mahmud19
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Reinier & Martinelli will be lethal upfront. Reinier is physically strong. He will make great pair with Martinelli.
hizadlrst
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Come to arsenal
Fedcdlmruy
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come to arsenal
Sleek_savage
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That guy doesn’t look 17
Dundinho
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Go to Liverpool
MrMeeeeeee
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Martinelli is 18 years old....... how can there be a next one of him already....... media doesn’t make sense.
It makes perfect sense, they want him to come to Arsenal and grow just like Martinelli and have a similar impact.
lord_henry-14
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Martinelli is 18 years old....... how can there be a next one of him already....... media doesn’t make sense.
true they are overeating martinelli
jookar_2020
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come the right place @Arsenal
Dundinho
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Better go to PSG
Alberto_10
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Martinelli is 18 years old....... how can there be a next one of him already....... media doesn’t make sense.