Arsenal are moving for Coritiba right-back Yan Couto.

Globo Esporte says the Gunners are lining up a swoop for the 17-year-old Brazilian, with manager Mikel Arteta identifying him as a long-term replacement for Hector Bellerin.

The youngster is available for just £4.25million and is highly regarded by Coritiba.

Bayer Leverkusen are rivalling Arsenal for Couto's signature while another unnamed European side are also said to be in the running to buy him.

A deal is expected to be wrapped up in the coming days but the defender will remain with Coritiba until June, and then head to Europe once he is 18.