Arsenal's Wellington targets first team after impressive stay ahead of 3.5m January move

Published: 08 Sep 2010 - 10:59:50

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Arsenal's Wellington targets first team after impressive stay ahead of 3.5m January move

Wellington's boot: The Brazil youngster in action Arsenal's new Brazilian starlet Wellington is dreaming of Premier League glory after spending a month with the Gunners ahead of his permanent move to North London in January. Wellington, recently called up to the Brazil squad, is said to have impressed during his brief stay, and has revealed he sees first-team opportunities at the Emirates Stadium coming sooner rather than later. The 17-year-old striker now returns to his Brazilian club but is due to complete a £3.5million move from Fluminense in the 2011 January transfer window - when he turns 18 - after a deal was struck earlier this year with Arsenal. 'The experience in London was perfect. I can now dream of playing in the Premier League and I don't think it will be hard for me to adapt,' Wellington said in The Mirror. 'Mr Wenger has spoken with me and has helped me with my work and training. I am really looking forward to this challenge. It's a great opportunity for me in my career.' Van Persie injury rocks Arsenal as Dutch striker is ruled out for six weeksStoke defender Shawcross hits back at Wenger's claims of rough tacticsWin tickets to see Arsenal v Bolton - courtesy of EmiratesARSENAL FC