Arsenal make move for £10m Baptista
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Arsenal were linked with Santos striker Robinho but he appears bound for Real Madrid and Baptista, who could cost around £10m, has now emerged as their main target.
Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal manager, watched the 23-year-old Brazilian international in action during last month's Confederations Cup tournament.
Although Baptista came to Seville in 2003 from Sao Paulo as a defensive midfielder, nicknamed "The Beast" due to his uncompromising style, he has made a successful switch to playing in attack, scoring 18 goals in La Liga last season. However, he has refused to sign a new contract at Seville, which has alerted Arsenal to his availability.
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