Arsenal have opened talks with Shakhar Donetsk for midfielder Jadson.
L'Equipe says Jadson is being lined up as a replacement for Barcelona-bound Cesc Fabregas.
Valencia midfielder Juan Mata is also a target, though Jadson, 27, is the cheaper option.
Jadson has a contract with Shakhtar until December 2014, but an offer between 8m and 10m could be enough to lure him away from the Ukrainian giants.
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