Danilo: Arsenal Close to Signing Brazilian Star to Bolster Midfield

• Arsenal are keen to add a new midfielder within their ranks ahead of the January transfer window
• Reports suggest the Gunners are now close to landing the services of Brazilian midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras
• The youngster, who can play as a No.6 and No.8 is expected to give Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey competition
• The arrival of Danilo is projected to add squad depth to the team as the league leaders hunt for the domestic title

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a transfer deal for Brazilian midfielder Danilo.

The Gunners are keen to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming winter transfer window to boost their Premier League title chances.

The north Londoners have been touted among the favourites to lift the Premier League title this season after a hot start to the campaign.

Mikel Arteta's men are currently topping the standings with 34 points, two points ahead of second-placed Man City.

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Despite their fine run of results, the north Londoners are understood to be keen to sign a midfielder in January.

Arsenal close to signing Danilo

According to Talksport, the high-flying EPL side are ‘close’ to signing Palmeiras midfielder Danilo.

Arsenal have widely been linked with the 21-year-old before following his standout displays with the Brazilian giants.

Brazilian outlet Bola VIP claims the league leaders seem to have stepped up their efforts to snap up the midfielder once the window opens in the new year.

It is understood that Palmeiras are willing to part ways with the youngster, especially with their Copa Libertadores campaign now over.

Danilo is expected to provide competition for Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka as he can operate as a No.6 and No.8.

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Ex-Gunner predicts Arsenal collapse

Sports Brief earlier reported on former Arsenal player Jermaine Pennant saying the Gunners' title challenge would crumble in December.

Although he praised Mikel Arteta's work in rebuilding the Gunners, Pennant said they haven't shown they can go through the Christmas period unscathed.

He added that they would need to get through the holiday break with a good record, or they wouldn't stay at the top for long.