Arsenal are closing in on the transfer of Gremio midfielder Bitello in the coming weeks.

The Gunners are set to sign the young talent for a discounted price of £6.8 million.

Per TuttoMercato Web, manager Mikel Arteta is a huge admirer of the 23-year-old midfielder.

While Gremio initially wanted £8.5 million, Arsenal have negotiated them down to a more reasonable price.

Bitello has been with the 42-time Brazilian league winners since 2021, playing 50 games and scoring 11 goals in that time.

He will likely play as a backup in the box to box midfielder role for Arteta in the coming season.