The Brazilian starlet was signed by Arsene Wenger in 2011 but has spent the last four seasons on loan due to problems obtaining a work permit.
And while the paperwork that would allow him to play in England came through in October, reports suggest he may never actually get the chance to turn out for the Gunners.
The player will return to Arsenal from Almeira at the end of the season and is expected to take part in pre-season training in the hopes of impressing Arsene Wenger.
But he has just one year remaining on his current deal and talks about an extension have not got off the ground.
And reports in Italy suggest that Sevilla will look a capitalise on the uncertainty with a bid for Silva in the summer.
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I hope when I get back, they will help me out.
Wellington Silva
The player said recently: "I did not have much training with the first team [last season] but the player who most impressed me is Cazorla.
"Ozil is also an excellent player.
"Alexis Sanchez and [Oxlade-]Chamberlain are also impressive although I've never trained with them.
"They have characteristics similar to mine: speed and technicality.
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