Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva has urged his Brazil teammate Felipe Melo to leave Fiorentina and join the Gunners this summer.
Reports in England suggest that Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger has made a substantial offer for the 25-year-old holding midfielder.
"We heard rumours and he asked me. I said it's a fantastic club and if he's interested he should go without thinking," Gilberto told BBC Sport.
"He is exactly what they need - a powerful player with quality. I'm sure if they got him it would be a good signing.
"I have told him Arsenal is a great club and I am sure next season they will improve."
Gilberto, who left the Gunners for Panathinaikos in Greece last summer, added: "Felipe has shown in the national team that he has personality and quality.
"He is a talented young player, strong, powerful and has a good quality in his pass.
"I am sure he has a lot more to grow as well."
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Reports in England suggest that Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger has made a substantial offer for the 25-year-old holding midfielder.
"We heard rumours and he asked me. I said it's a fantastic club and if he's interested he should go without thinking," Gilberto told BBC Sport.
"He is exactly what they need - a powerful player with quality. I'm sure if they got him it would be a good signing.
"I have told him Arsenal is a great club and I am sure next season they will improve."
Gilberto, who left the Gunners for Panathinaikos in Greece last summer, added: "Felipe has shown in the national team that he has personality and quality.
"He is a talented young player, strong, powerful and has a good quality in his pass.
"I am sure he has a lot more to grow as well."
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