Arsenal have made some impressive signings this summer. The club were on for a record spend, although potential late business looks less likely after reports of incomings have cooled in the past couple of weeks.
Arsenal though made a signing which has perhaps gone under the radar. The 19-year-old acquisition of Marquinhos from Sao Paulo was perhaps an underappreciated move at the time but the Brazilian has taken little time to make an impact.
Comparisons to Gabriel Martinelli, who arrived from Sao Paulo-based Ituano in 2019 have already begun, as the wide man impressed in short spells on the field in the pre-season. This has only continued as he features with the under-21s team, scoring three goals in the opening two games.
