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According to ESPN brasil, the Gunners have been successful in hammering out a deal for the sought-after wonderkid worth £21m.

Bernard hit the international stage this summer at the Confederations Cup squad and has been linked with several Premier League clubs including Tottenham.

Brazilian reporter Alexandre Oliviera has been quoted as saying: "Atletico Mineiro’s Bernard is going to join Arsenal."

Arsene Wenger is said to have been keen to sign the pacy and is hopeful it will help kick-start Arsenal's transfer drive.

The north London outfit have been monitoring several other high profile targets, including Gonzalo Higuain and Marouane Fellaini, but it would seem Bernard is set to be the club's first big money signing this term.

The 20-year-old recently hinted he's may have played his last game for the Brazilian outfit, after they lost in the Copa Libertadores first-leg this week.

"If it's my last game [for Atletico Mineiro] or not, it will be one of the most important titles in my career," he said.