Arsenal and Wolves both show interest in Brazilian midfielder Raphael Veiga, but no formal bids have been made yet as clubs monitor the situation.

  • Arsenal and Wolves both show interest in Palmeiras midfielder Raphael Veiga
  • No formal bids have been submitted, with clubs monitoring the player’s situation
  • Veiga has a contract with Palmeiras until 2026, making it unclear if he would be open to a move to Europe
GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR - MAY 03: Raphael Veiga of Palmeiras celebrates after scoring the team's first goal via penalty during a Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2023 Group C match between Barcelona SC and Palmeiras at Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo on May 03, 2023 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images)
GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR – MAY 03: Raphael Veiga of Palmeiras celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal via penalty during a Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2023 Group C match between Barcelona SC and Palmeiras at Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo on May 03, 2023 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images)

The transfer rumour mill is spinning, and this time it has connected Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers to Palmeiras’ attacking midfielder, Raphael Veiga. The 27-year-old Brazilian is reportedly drawing interest from both Premier League clubs as they look to bolster their squads for the upcoming season.

According to Goal Brazil, Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, and Wolves have all been in contact with Veiga’s representatives, attempting to gauge his situation at the Brazilian club.

However, no formal bids have been submitted at this stage, with clubs merely gathering information and keeping an eye on any potential developments.

Palmeiras are not actively looking to sell their star player, who has been with the club since 2017 and has a contract running until 2026. Veiga has amassed over 200 appearances for Palmeiras, securing numerous trophies including two Copa Libertadores, a Brasileiro Serie A title, a Copa do Brasil, two Campeonato Paulista titles, and two Super Cups.

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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: Raphael Veiga of Palmeiras celebrates winning the championship after the match between Palmeiras and America MG as part of Brasileirao Series A 2022 at Allianz Parque on November 09, 2022. (Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: Raphael Veiga of Palmeiras celebrates winning the championship after the match between Palmeiras and America MG as part of Brasileirao Series A 2022 at Allianz Parque on November 09, 2022. (Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)

iG Esporte reports that Wolves have been monitoring Veiga for some time, and manager Julen Lopetegui is said to have approached the player’s entourage about what would be needed to bring him to England in the summer. Wolves are reportedly considering a formal proposal for the Brazilian in the coming months.

While Arsenal’s interest in Veiga is no secret, having made contact a couple of months ago, they have yet to make a bid for the player.

With both clubs vying for the talented midfielder, it remains to be seen where Veiga’s future lies, whether he’ll make a move to Europe or stay with Palmeiras.

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