Mikel Arteta is set to spring a surprise in January and allow the man of the hour, Marquinhos to leave Arsenal on loan to gain further first-team experience.
The Brazilian teenager enjoyed a dream debut last week against FC Zurich in the Europa League, netting his first goal before assisting the winner with a delightful cross in a 2-1 victory for the Gunners. Marquinhos was overcome with such emotion he actually burst into tears while celebrating his first strike in an Arsenal shirt.
The overwhelming majority of the Gunners fanbase came away from the tie pleasantly surprised by the efforts of their most unknown summer signing, so news that Arteta could be willing to sanction a temporary departure comes as quite the shock.
