Arsenal could look to repeat a transfer masterstroke which saw them secure Gabriel Martinelli as Mikel Arteta prepares to bolster his frontline this summer. The club has been linked to a number of versatile forwards in recent months, with Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus and PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo among those on Edu's shortlist, football.london understands.
However, another name appears to have joined them and a deal may be completed imminently. That's according to Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte, who are reporting that Arsenal have made an offer for Sao Paulo winger Marquinhos. Wolves were also said to be interested in signing the player, but the Gunners now appear to be frontrunners. The report adds that the Brazilian club are set to accept the offer and a deal could be done very soon.
Meanwhile, GOAL Brazil are claiming Arsenal's offer for the forward is around €3m (£2.5m) and Sao Paulo are keen to sell as they fear the player will call on FIFA to cancel his contract under the 'Pele Law'. The law states that a player can't leave the country before turning 18 if they've signed a professional contract with a club. Marquinhos' deal is running down and FIFA could allow him to leave for free this summer.
