Report: Sources close to 21-year-old star are now saying it’s very unlikely he joins Arsenal today

Thu 1 September 2022 10:00, UK

Arsenal have had a very successful transfer window this summer.

Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko have hit the ground running at the Emirates.

It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours for Arsenal and Danilo, with the Gunners interest in the Brazilian coming very late in the window.

Arsenal have been looking at central midfielders throughout the transfer window.

However, Danilo briefly looked like the player Arsenal wanted to bring in, but it now looks unlikely.

Danilo unlikely to sign for Arsenal

Arsenal’s need for a new midfielder has grown in the last week.

Injuries to Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny have left Mikel Arteta slightly short of options.

It hasn’t hampered their league form though, as they currently sit top of the Premier League.

Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli made sure they made it five wins from five against Aston Villa last night.

Described as a ‘complete’ midfielder, Danilo could have offered Arsenal another option in midfield.

Although a move for Danilo is unlikely today,

The Palmeiras defensive midfielder has had a brilliant season in Brazil.

Despite sitting in a deeper role for his club side, .

Even if it’s unlikely Danilo signs for Arsenal today, a well-rounded midfielder isn’t going to leave Arsenal’s radar soon.