Arsenal Rumours Archive April 15 2013

15 Apr 2013 08:07:30
ED any interest in Benard from Athletico Mineiro? Looks a real twlent {Ed029's Note - From the Liverpool Archive - Atletico Mineiro's Bernard rejected opportunities to join Zenit and a Qatar side last summer but there is a lingering thought that he may still move on. Inter and Liverpool both had Bernard watched last summer with Inter going as far offering part ownership of others in exchange for part ownership of Bernard, but again that was refused. However, AC Milan, Spartak Moscow, Terek Grozny and Shakhtar Donetsk have recently approached Atletico Mineiro and whilst a 12M euro offer from Terek was rejected, it looks like a deal could be still be done and perhaps AC Milan will put together a package including a player as part of the deal. Whilst he is certainly attracting interest from several sides and a very good offer could tempt them to sell, I suspect Atletico Mineiro and Bernard would prefer to hold off on any move for, say, another year. Chelsea has been keeping a close eye on his progress as have Manchester City. He was one of the South American players that Liverpool were scouting earlier in 2012, but that was pre-Rodgers.}

He looks to lightwieght form the EPL. Perhaps for La Liga and Seria A. At 5'4" I can't see him making it here but he does look a good talent. i'm aware small players like Mata, Hazard, Cazorla, Wilshere are doing well but they are stronger, this lad is exceptionally small.


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