Boss hits out at Brazilian ahead of his expected summer move to Arsenal!

Gremio’s manager has criticised the form of Arsenal target Bitello, who is expected to complete his move to the Emirates this summer.

ARSENAL have already made huge strides over the past few weeks to improve their squad for the upcoming season, having finished the last campaign in second and just short of the Premier League title.

A lack of quality in depth may have played a huge part in that, so changes have been addressed quickly and the likes of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber have all been brought into the club.

However – there is still time for the Gunners to get some more transfer business done and now it seems that they are about to sign the exciting Bitello.

WHAT IS THE LATEST –

The Gunners are edging closer to striking a deal for sought-after midfielder Bitello and it ‘will be closed’ by the end of the window.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED –

Renato Gaucho spotlighted the quieter recent displays of the Brazilian attacking midfielder following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Goias, HE said: “I don’t like to single out individual players.

“When the team doesn’t do well, it’s everyone (who is at fault). Bitello hasn’t been playing how he knows how to. But it’s normal for every football player to have a dip in form.

“But he is an important player for us.”

However – despite his dip in form, South American expert Tim Vickery has opened up and told the Gunners fans that Arsenal would be getting a good squad player.

“He’s been flying under the radar because he’s a bit of a late developer, and his club last year were in the second division,” Vickery said.

“What really excites Arsenal about this player is how well Bitello has dovetailed with Luis Suarez.

“You’ve got be clever to play with Suarez, and Bitello has been on a really good wavelength with him.”

“This, for Arsenal, would be a pretty small investment,” he continued. Maybe something like £8million.

“Gremio are looking to sell. They would be very, very pleased to sell. Edu has done it before with Martinelli and Marquinhos.

“I think Bitello would be very much a squad player. Interesting, but a squad player I think for ARSENAL.”