Wanted man: Bernard (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal are interested in signing Atletico Mineiro playmaker Bernard, the player’s father has confirmed.

Brazil international Bernard is one of the hottest properties in South America at present, with a handful of clubs from all over Europe linked to his services.

Porto, Benfica, Shakhtar Donetsk and Borussia Dortmund are all rumoured to be chasing the 20-year-old, but according to his father Duarte Arsenal are leading the race.

‘Nothing is decided yet, but we know there is an interest from Arsenal,’ Duarte told the Brazilian media.


‘There has been nothing official from them.’

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You can go: Mineiro have told Bernard he can leave for £25million (Picture: Getty)

The Gunners are reported to have scouted Bernard during both legs of the Copa Libertadores final between Miniero and Olimpia and are considering making an offer.



Any deal would depend on whether Arsenal could shift the out-of-favour Gervinho, but talks are ongoing over a deal to send him to Roma.

Arsene Wenger hinted on Friday that he would be interested in signing another winger, while Mineiro have admitted Bernard can go for a fee of around £25million.

However, dad Duarte would rather his son opts for a switch to Porto than Arsenal.

‘Porto would be a better move for his career,’ he added. ‘It would be a dream of mine to see him playing for them.’