Arsenal are on the cusp of signing exciting Brazilian prospect Marquinhos from Sao Paulo in a transfer which will continue the club's clear emphasis on developing young players.
Marquinhos, 19, made his senior club debut last July and has gone on to rack up 39 appearances, scoring four goals and grabbing three assists. The Brazil Under-17 international is comfortable on either flank but his preference is to play on the right wing, allowing him to cut inside onto his stronger left foot.
While Marquinhos has two years remaining on his contract at Sao Paulo, Arsenal have been able to steal a march on other European giants by securing a deal for the teenager. According to Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte, the Gunners will pay just €3.5million (£3m) for the forward and the deal could be announced within days.
