Arsenal have scouted Palmeiras midfielder Danilo this week.

Danilo, 21, has been highly impressive for Palmeiras this term.

And transfer expet Ekrem Konur claims Arsenal sent scouts to watch him in action against Fortaleza last night.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is hoping to land a new central midfielder in January.

And Danilo is top of the list after previous target Douglas Luiz signed a new deal at Aston Villa.