Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal face tug of war to take £3.5m Brazil teen Wellington from Fluminense
Denilson is ready to welcome Brazilian starlet Wellington Silva to Arsenal - but the forward's club Fluminense are pleading to keep him till 2012.[LNB]The 17-year-old has just broken into the Rio de Janeiro side's first team and is set for a starring role following the sale of 20-year-old striker Maicon to Lokomotiv Moscow.[LNB]Wellington has agreed a £3.5million move to the Gunners, but cannot be registered until the January window opens next year, after his 18th birthday.[LNB] Stepping up: Wellington Silva (right) makes his Fluminense debut last month[LNB]However, Fluminense have been impressed by his instant impact in the side and want the Under 17 international for at least next year.[LNB]'We know it will be difficult, but we are working on a way to make it happen, said Fluminense's vice-president of football Alcides Antunes.[LNB]VIDEO: Highlights of Wellington's Fluminense debut (No 10 in stripes)...[LNB]Denilson is excited about the arrival of his compatriot and hopes topass on the gratitude that veteran Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silvashowed him almost four years ago.[LNB]Denilson came to London from Sao Paulo as an 18-year-old and is now proving a reliable first-team performer, though he admits it can take time to adapt.[LNB] Leading the way: Gilberto Silva (left) and current Samba Gunner Denilson[LNB]'Wellington has been here, to my house, and he knows that when he comes next year, we're waiting for him here, especially Eduardo and I, who are the Brazilians here.[LNB]'It is something that I've been through. When I arrived at Arsenal I was greeted well by Gilberto Silva and now it is my turn.[LNB]'The situation (of adapting) can go well if you keep a good head and depending who comes with you.'[LNB] Roma chiefs in London to tie up free transfer of Arsenal contract rebel GallasArsenal are Fab without Cesc! We're no one-man team, blasts Sagna after rompArsenal star Eduardo: I still CAN'T watch Martin Taylor's horror tackleWenger signs a striker! Arsenal seal deal for Brazil wonderkid Wellington ARSENAL FC
