Arsenal have agreed to sign Sao Paulo winger Marquinhos for a fee in the region of £3million, football.london understands. The 19-year-old will join the club this summer after extensive talks with Gunners technical director Edu.
The arrival of Marquinhos will not have any impact on the club's summer transfer plans, with the likes of Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus, Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans and Bologna defender Aaron Hickey also being targeted.
Hickey joined Bologna from Hearts in the summer of 2020 and made 11 Serie A appearances during his first season at the club. Able to play at both left and right back, Hickey has won plaudits in Italy and abroad following his accomplished campaign at the club. This season he has become a mainstay in defence making 33 league appearances, scoring five goals and recording an assist in the process.
