Brazilian side Bahia have confirmed an approach for 18-year-old midfielder Ramires, who is known to be on Arsenal's radar.
It was reported last week that the Gunners were considering Ramires as a possible long-term replacement for Aaron Ramsey, who will leave the Emirates Stadium when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Ramires' agent Uéslei told SportWitness that Arsenal had scouted the player, but denied that any official approach had been made.
However, Bahia vice-president Vitor Ferraz has told Rádio Metrópole that he is aware of an approach for the young starlet, though he did not confirm whether or not it was from Arsenal.