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Brazil international Bernard has been offered to top Premier League clubs as he bids to escape Shakhtar Donetsk.

Parties working on behalf of the livewire winger have contacted Arsenal and Liverpool about his availability, with both the Gunners and the Anfield giants having monitored the 21-year-old when he was in his homeland with Atletico Mineiro before last summer's switch to Europe.

Reports in Brazil have linked him with a transfer back there with Sao Paulo mentioned as a post-World Cup destination.

But with doubts over the economic viability of such a move, his representatives have sought to reignite Premier League interest in the talented young forward, who would be available for just £19million.

Bernard edged out Paris Saint-Germain winger Lucas Moura for a place in the hosts' World Cup squad and is highly-rated by national team boss Luiz Felipe Scolari.

He is one of a number of Brazilian players looking to leave Champions League regulars Shakhtar after recent social unrest in the city of Donetsk.