Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing teenage Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli.Martinelli, 17, currently plays for fourth division side Ituano where he has impressed, with four goals scored and a further three created in the State Championship.And, according to UOL Sport, Arsenal scouts have watched the youngster in action with the club now holding ‘concrete’ interest in him.Watford and Crystal Palace are also reported to be keen on the forward, though it is Arsenal who are pressing forward with a 6.9million (8million) deal. Martinelli, as with all Brazilians, is not allowed to join a European club until his 18th birthday, which is in June. It is believed negotiations over a deal for the striker would see him link up with Arsenal as soon as he is able, meaning he will be on the north Londoners’ books in time for the start of next season.
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Arsenal have agreed a deal for their first signing of the summer transfer window, if reports are to be believed. Over the weekend the Daily Mail revealed that former Gunners midfielder Edu is being lined up to become the club's new technical director and that he had lined up Ituano wonderkid Gabriel Martinelli as his first signing.
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Arsenal are set to make their first summer signing, with Brazilian 17-year-old wonderkid Gabriel Martinelli set to join the club for £5 million. In a world where depth players are being signed for £30-40 million alone, Arsenal's budding youngsters may just save themselves a trip to the bank.
ARSENAL are closing in on signing Brazilian starlet Gabriel Martinelli - and the striker has even started following the club on social media. The Gunners believe they have beaten off competition to capture the signature of the 17-year-old, who is regarded as one of the best young prospects in Brazil.
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