Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly on his way to Arsenal this summer.
Arsenal are in advanced talks over the signing of Brazilian wonder-kid Gabriel Martinelli and the deal could be completed before the end of April, as reported by Futebol Interior.
The talented young midfielder is currently playing in his homeland with top tier outfit FC Ituano but is expected to make the move to Europe during the summer transfer window.
He was linked with a move to Crystal Palace and Watford by UOL Esporte, yet it seems another Premier League club is at the front of the queue – Unai Emery’s Arsenal.
Futebol Interior states that Arsenal have reached a verbal agreement with Martinelli’s camp and they are just waiting for the South American to be handed an Italian passport with should help the Gunners avoid any potential work permit issues.
The report adds that the deal should be done before the end of the month with Martinelli set to become the first signing of what could be a busy summer at The Emirates.
Fox Sports claimed last week that Arsenal had made a £5.1 million bid for Martinelli, which would leave Arsenal with plenty of funds left to play for as Emery eyes a number of other signings.
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