Arsenal swoop for Sao Paulo winger Marquinhos 'done deal'

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Arsenal swoop for Sao Paulo winger Marquinhos 'done deal'

Arsenal are putting the final touches on a deal for Sao Paulo winger Marquinhos.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano says the potential transfer is all-but done.

Taking to social media, Romano tweeted: "Arsenal have reached full agreement with Sao Paulo to sign Brazilian winger Marquinhos, born in 2003.

"Done deal, set to be signed - contract until June 2027.

"Fee will be around €3.5m (£3m) guaranteed.

"And Arsenal are also preparing their opening bid for Gabriel Jesus."

Marquinhos, who has been capped three times for Brazil's Under-17s. has chipped in with three goals and one assist from 15 games in all competitions this season.

The North London outfit have managed to secure a cut-price fee for the 19-year-old following a legal issue.

Marquinhos was thought to be tied down to a five-year deal at Sao Paulo - a contract he signed in 2019.

However, Fifa have now ruled that the contract is only valid for three years - the maximum length for a player signing their first professional deal.