Arsenal have reportedly identified Sao Paulo starlet Antony as a potential transfer target this summer.
The North London club are unlikely to finish 2018/19 season higher than the fifth position in the English top-tier, and it will lead to changes being made to Emery’s starting XI.
The Spanish manager will allegedly be provided with a limited transfer budget this summer, however, The Express reports that may not rule out a big-money transfer of highly-regarded Antony.
The 19-year-old has only played six Premier League games first-team appearences for Sao Paulo, however, the Gunners are believed to be one of a number of teams who want to secure the services of the winger.
Agent Junior Pedroso is in Europe to discuss a possible move for the player, whose current contract with the Brazilian contains a £42m release clause.
The report suggested that PSV Eindhoven, Ajax, Monaco and Lyon are also keeping tabs on the situation.
Meanwhile, Liverpool head-coach Jurgen Klopp has reportedly set his sights on securing services of Ajax winger David Neres who has been a long-term target for Arsenal.
The 22-year-old Brazilian attacker is one of a number of players who have shined at the Dutch giants this campaign, with the forward managed to found back of the net 10 times and provided 10 assists from 40 appearences in the Champions League and Eredivisie.
However, that has inevitably led to an interest in the South American forward, and Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United are believed to be keeping tabs on the situation.