Flamengo in talks with Arsenal over Andre Santos

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Flamengo have already resumed talks with Arsenal's left-back André Santos on a move, according to reports in the Brazil.

Globo Esporte reports that negotiations over the move are at an advanced stage and André Santos is assumed to be set to sign a one-year loan deal with the Rio de Janeiro-based club.

The Brazilian defender is under contract with the Gunners until 2015, but Globo Esporte suggests that the North London have already given the green light to Flamengo to go through with the move.

The main obstacle which would prevent a deal is that the transfer has to be completed by Friday,July 20, when the International Brazilian transfer window closes.


André Santos played for Grêmio during the second half of last season, but failed to impress, and returned to the Emirates. Flamengo's manager Mano Menezes has previously worked with the defender, during his time with the Corinthians.