Arsenal are discussing terms with Villarreal for Gabriel Paulista.
The Daily Mail says Arsenal remain in talks with Paulista over a possible £10million move with Arsene Wenger on course to sign a centre-half in the January window.
Wenger is likely to delay making a final bid for the 24-year-old Brazilian for another 48 hours as the club assess alternatives before making a final decision.
The Brazilian is high on Arsenal's list of wanted defenders - but they will have to act quickly to get him as he is yet to play for Brazil and does not meet work permit criteria.
