Arsenal target Raphael Veiga leaves door open for Emirates move after revealing his "dream"

Arsenal are interested in signing Palmeiras attacking midfielder Raphael Veiga, according to reports.

The Gunners have enjoyed an excellent campaign under Mikel Arteta, calving out an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

But despite adding Leandro Trossard, Jakub Kiwior and Jorginho to his ranks in January, Arteta is reportedly keen to further his squad in the summer transfer window.

Veiga is the latest name on Arsenal's watchlist, having impressed in the Brazilian first division this season, managing three goals and five assists for his side.

However, the Gunners will face competition, with Chelsea, Fulham and Wolves all said to be tracking the 27-year-old.

Veiga to Arsenal?

According to GOAL, Arsenal are yet to submit an offer for Veiga, but are closely monitoring the Brazilian, with a view to signing him in July 2023.

The midfielder is currently under contract until 2026, and Palmeiras have insisted he is not for sale. Indeed, club president Leila Pereira informed clubs he would not sell "anyone", and was only interesting in adding to the squad.

"I'm not thinking of selling anyone. Palmeiras needs to hire," Pereira told ESPN.

However, in a major boost for Arsenal, Veiga has revealed he ‘dreams’ of moving to Europe and would like to play in either England or Spain.

Discussing his future whilst on international duty with Brazil, Veiga said [quotes via Globo Esporto]:

“It’s a goal [to play in Europe]. I think more and more I’m prepared for that. Things happen in the time that has to happen, it is a dream of mine, maybe in the near future things will not happen.

“It’s hard to nail down a country. But there are some countries that, from watching the games, fill my eyes: England and Spain. These are places I like to see, it’s the football I follow the most. I would stay with these two countries."