£68M Arsenal target gives positive reply to Eduardo Gaspar on Instagram

The Arsenal transfer market has been quite quiet since the acquisition of Gabriel Jesus, while interest in Lucas Paqueta appears to be growing.

According to reports, Arsenal is the Brazilian international’s most likely destination after a stellar year in which he scored 11 goals and added seven assists.

Paqueta was even named Best Foreign Player in France for his efforts, while he also earned a nomination for the Player of the Season award – something Lionel Messi and Neymar did not receive.

Now, there has been another interesting development.

Well, Paqueta has now followed Edu – Director of Football at Arsenal – on Instagram.

Now, that may not seem like much, although in this day and age, a lot of contact takes place between footballers on social media, with some – including Edu – very active on Instagram.

Therefore, the idea that the two had communicated on Instagram is not at all implausible.

If negotiations with the offensive midfielder go smoothly, Lyon’s alleged £68 million asking price for their No. 10 this summer will have to be met by the Gunners.

The 24-year-transfer old’s to Arsenal may require them to defeat Newcastle.

Bruno Guimaraes, a close friend of Paqueta’s who was recruited by the Magpies in January, has been frequently mentioned as joining his friend on Tyneside ever since.