Bernard admits English interest

Reported Arsenal target Bernard has admitted that he has offers from Premier League clubs.

The Atletico Mineiro midfielder has been heavily linked with the Gunners, as well as their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

The 20-year-old had previously said that he is unsure of his future, but now admits that there is interest from several clubs in Europe.

"There are offers from English football, Shakhtar [Donetsk] and Porto," The Metro quotes Bernard as saying.

"I'll keep working until the board decides something about the transfer. I don't know what can happen with me, but if I leave, I know I will have done my job."

Bernard helped his side to the Copa Libertadores title yesterday, just a few weeks after lifting the Confederations Cup with Brazil.