Report: Mikel Arteta sets sights on signing mercurial defender from Brazil

Arsenal are interested in signing the Brazilian defender Iago Machado.

The 16-year-old has emerged as a target for the north London club, and he is on the radar of clubs like Ajax as well. According to a report from Globo Esporte, Corinthians are unwilling to let the young defender leave the club anytime soon and hope to extend his contract. They will include a release clause of €100 million in his new deal, and it remains to be seen whether they can convince the defender to commit his long-term future to the club.