Parma midfielder Danilo Pereira is being tracked by Arsenal and Liverpool.
Italian sources say both Premier League clubs were impressed by Danilo's form at the U20 World Cup.
The midfielder has been likened to former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira.
Danilo part of last season on-loan at Aris in Greece.
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