Don’t ask me: Bernard doesn’t want to talk about his future (Picture: Getty)

Atletico Mineiro star Bernard is refusing to comment on speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal this summer.

The play-maker is believed to be a top target for the Gunners with reports in France suggesting that a £21million move to the Emirates is on the cards.

Arsene Wenger has since denied the claims, but the player himself is refusing to rule out a potential switch to north London.

‘I don’t want to talk about this now – this week is very important,’ he told Supersportes.


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Difficult: Mineiro face a tough return game against Olimpia (Picture: Getty)

‘I don’t know what will happen. My future at Atletico Mineiro will be in the board’s hands.’



Bernard’s comments come ahead of a crunch game for Mineiro, with the Brazilian outfit facing Olimpia in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final.

Mineiro need to turn around a 2-0 deficient from the first game to win, but it seems that whatever happens, Bernard is likely to move on.

The club’s president confirmed earlier this month that five offers have been lodged for the 20-year-old, with Borussia Dortmund, Benfica and Porto known to be long-term admirers.