Shakhtar Donetsk boss Mircea Lucescu admits Arsenal are following Jadson.
The Ukraine outfit now claim The Gunners are interested and that a move now depends on the Brazilian himself.
"I can confirm Jadson is wanted by Arsenal," said Lucescu. "Now it all depends on him."
Jadson is viewed at Arsenal as a replacement for Barcelona-bound Cesc Fabregas.
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