Target: Arsenal are eyeing up Luiz Gustavo (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal are considering a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Luiz Gustavo with the German giants ready to let him go.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is currently working on bringing a big name striker to the Emirates Stadium, with Luis Suarez and Gonzalo Higuain among his targets.

But the Frenchman is also looking to strengthen in other areas, and Brazilian utility man Gustavo is being seen as a man who would help fill gaps in several problem positions.

Arsenal primarily see Gustavo as a defensive midfield option, but he can also play in central defence and at full-back – providing key cover.


Useful: Gustavo is an interesting option for Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

Wenger is yet to make his interest fully known, but it’s thought that Arsenal could offer up to £8million to bring the 25-year-old to the Premier League.



Bayern have not ruled out hanging onto the player for another 12 months, but reports in Germany suggest they are ready to let him go if the price is right.

Wolfsburg and Brazilian side Corinthians are also keen on Gustavo, but it’s thought that the midfielder wants to stay in Europe with a Champions League club.

Gustavo has two years left on his Bayern contract.

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