Inter Milan eye Fluminense ace Wellington Silva… but Arsenal have first option to buy
The Brazilian signed for Arsenal in the 2010 winter transfer window but failed to make a single first-team appearance after issues surrounding a work permit
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INTER MILAN are reportedly interested in signing Fluminense ace Wellington Silva, but Arsenal have first option to buy.
The Gunners reportedly have a buy-back clause of £1.5 million for Silva after selling him to Fluminense in 2016.
Brazilian news outlet Globo claims Inter are long-term admirers of the Brazilian who they have been scouting since last season.
It is also reported that Fluminense are waiting for Arsenal to establish whether they will trigger the buy-back clause.
There was some confusion surrounding Silva’s future during the summer transfer window.
The North Londoners bought back the 24-year-old for £1.5million from Fluminense, with Bordeaux willing to acquire his services for £3m - with Arsenal on course to make a quick and tidy profit.
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However, after the 24-year-old failed a medical the deal fell though.
It’s unknown if this clause still exists, or what will happen should Silva join another club.
Silva signed for Arsenal in January 2010 from Fluminense, but failed to make a single first team appearance after being repeatedly shipped off on loan.
The Brazilian youth international failed to obtain a work permit before 2015, enduring spells in Spain with Levante, Alcoyana, Ponferradina, Murcia and Almeria.
The striker has got his career back on track at Fluminense, but could now be set for a return to Europe with Inter, and Arsenal could be in line to make a profit on his buy-back clause.
