Arsenal are set to sign talented Brazilian teenager Marquinhos for a mere £3million this summer - a deal which has been labelled 'absurd' and a 'scandal' back in his homeland. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his desire to reinforce his ranks in the upcoming transfer window and it appears the Spaniard is closing in on a first acquisition. The North Londoners are reportedly pursuing Sao Paulo forward Marquinhos and are expected to exploit a mistake in the 19-year-old's contract in order to snap him up for pittance. The Brazilian Under-17 international has refused to commit to a new deal with the Brazilian giants, leaving his current club to take what they can for the...
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