Arsenal edge closer to signing Real Madrid right-back Danilo

According to the football transfer rumours in Spanish Media, Arsenal are edge closer to signing Real Madrid right-back Danilo.

The Brazil international was signed by Real Madrid in July 2015 from FC Porto for a fee of 31.5 million euros. The 25-year-old has a valid contract with Real Madrid until June 2021.

Since his arrival from FC Porto, Danilo has scored three goals and provided nine assists in 55 games for Real Madrid, including one goal and provided three assists in 24 games in all competitions this season.

The 25-year-old is considered to be one of the best right-backs in Brazil.

Danilo has represented Brazil at Under-20 level, winning 15 caps and scoring two goals, before making his senior international debut in September 2011. As a member of Brazil national football team, Danilo has won 16 caps and has scored one goal.

Arsène Wenger has always been a manager who keeps his eyes on the most talented players across the globe.

The Brazil international is thought to perfectly fit the profile of defensive player Arsène Wenger wants to target in the summer transfer window.

Arsène Wenger will reportedly be handed a huge transfer kitty this summer and the Real Madrid right-back is thought to be among the manager’s priorities.

Euro Football Rumours understood that Arsenal see the 25-year-old as a perfect replacement for Hector Bellerin. According to the rumours in Spanish Media, Real Madrid valuate their right-back Danilo in the region of 20 million euros.