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Bailey Keogh

Real Madrid mega £84m deal impacts Edu attempt to repeat Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli transfer

Arsenal need to strengthen the midfield in the summer transfer window to enhance Mikel Arteta’s options in the middle of the park. A potential gem found by Edu could have been the solution, but a deal is under threat.

Following Aurelien Tchouameni’s proposed move to Real Madrid which The Athletic have claimed is worth more than €100million (£84million) , French news outlet l’Equipe have reported that AS Monaco are targeting Danilo from Palmeiras as a replacement for Tchouameni. This is despite Arsenal’s reported interest earlier in the season.

The Gunners may need to sign two midfielders in the summer to help improve the depth in quality in the middle of the park. Danilo would have been a good backup option for Edu.

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