Transfer news: £21m Arsenal target Bernard says 'farewell' to Atletico Mineiro

The Brazil international says 'God' will decide his future

Bernard (GETTY IMAGES)

Arsenal's hopes of signing Brazilian playmaker Bernard appear to have received a boost after the player's agent hinted that the 20-year-old had played his last game for Atletico Mineiro.

The £21m target was on the victorious side in last night's Copa Libertadores final against Olympia - which Mineiro won on penalties.

Significantly, after the match, his agent Adriano Spadoto tweeted: "Congratulations, Bernard. Double-winner! Confederations Cup, Libertadores . . . the perfect farewell."

However, Bernard remains unsure where he will be playing next season and said: "It is up to God to decide whether I stay or not."

Reports in France suggest the Brazil international will arrive in London tomorrow to undergo a medical. In response to those claims, Arsene Wenger said "the report is not true", however, the Frenchman is famed for his obfuscation over transfer dealings.