Arsenal are eyeing Zenit St Petersburg star Malcom.
In the market for a new attacking midfield addition, Gunners chief Edu's search has led to Brazil international Malcom.
The former Barcelona attacker is one of the big stars of the Russian Premier League and journalist Pedro Almeida is reporting Arsenal are readying a summer move.
Aware of the reports, former Russia international striker Ruslan Pimenov can see Malcom moving to London, though would prefer he choose another competition.
Pimenov told RB Sport: "Of course Malcolm will be able to play at Arsenal.
"In my opinion, it's better for him to try himself in the championship of Spain or Germany."