"Next one on their list" - Journalist drops Arsenal transfer claim on 24 y/o star

Arsenal could pursue a deal for Lyon midfielder Lucas Paquetá this summer, with the Brazilian possibly being “the next one on their list”, according to Pete O’Rourke.

Mikel Arteta’s side have made four signings this summer, but are looking to strengthen the squad further in a bid to push on from last season’s fifth-placed Premier League finish.

Arsenal’s highest profile signing this summer has been the acquisition of Brazil and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus for a fee of around £45m, and the club look like they would potentially like to follow that up with the signing of another Brazilian in Paquetá.

Midfielder Fábio Vieira has also signed for the north London club from FC Porto on a long-term contract, after the club’s had agreed an initial £30m fee to be paid for the 21-time Portugal U21 international.

On top of this, goalkeeper Matt Turner of MLS side New England Revolution and winger Marquinhos of São Paolo have also arrived at the Emirates Stadium this summer.

And O’Rourke believes that Paquetá could be the latest in a line of Brazilians that have arrived at Arsenal in recent years.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “Paquetá is one of the top midfielders in Europe which he proved at Lyon and also on the international stage for Brazil.

“Obviously, we know how well Arsenal are connected with Brazilian players they’ve already brought in Gabriel Jesus and it looks like Paquetá is possibly the next one on their list as well.”

Paquetá would likely be an excellent signing for Arsenal with Arteta looking to enhance his midfield this season, with the 33-time Brazil international likely to add a different dynamic to the midfield at the Emirates Stadium.

The 24-year-old made 44 appearances for Lyon last season, scoring 11 goals and