Transfer update: Arsenal one of 25 clubs interested in Ituano striker

Arsenal intensify their interest in Ituano striker Gabriel Martinelli as the player’s agent drops transfer hint. Unai Emery brought five new faces to the Emirates and this summer the club will no doubt look to spend again. The board might decide to handle Denis Suarez a permanent deal, but it looks  they are looking further into the future as well, with one of South America’s hottest prospects in their sights.

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Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte claim Arsenal are one of 25 clubs interested in securing Martinelli’s services. Despite the competition, the Gunners are said to be the closest to getting the 17-year-old hotshot on board. It seems Arsenal could, though, beat eight Brazilian and 16 other European clubs, which include four more from England, to Martinelli’s signature. His agent, Marcos Casseb, has revealed he is planning for his client to head across the Atlantic. "To be honest we expected that to happen," Casseb said. "His evolution since last year is very fast, he is above average. The initial planning is for him to go straight to Europe."

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