Arsenal line up Brazilian teenager Gabriel Martinelli move


Arsenal are reportedly planning a summer move for Ituano wonderkid Gabriel Martinelli.

The teenage midfielder has scored six goals in four appearances in the last edition of the Sao Paulo Junior Football Cup, which is believed to have attracted a couple of interest.

The 17-year-old has also found the back of the net four times in the Copa Paulista.

According to Goal.com, the Premier League giants Arsenal are eyeing a £4m swoop for the Brazilian, but they might face competition from a number of South American clubs, including Corinthians and Santos.

The report adds that Martinelli, who is close to obtaining an Italian passport, has previously been on trial at Barcelona and Manchester United.

The Gunners have also been linked with a move for Nicolas Tagliafico as their manager Unai Emery looks to bolster his squad ahead of the next season.


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