Arsenal are closely monitoring highly rated Sao Paulo left winger Lucca Marques ahead of a possible swoop to the Emirates Stadium next summer, according to Sports Witness.

Arsenal remain active in the market, targeting young talents for their Under-21s as well as players who can push towards the first team — and Marques’ rapid rise in Brazil places him firmly in the latter category.

The youngster played a decisive role in securing São Paulo’s qualification to the Copa Libertadores, scoring the equaliser against Libertad. That goal also saw the 18-year-old make history as the youngest scorer in the competition, having scored at just 17, with interest in him now growing.

Arsenal’s strong Brazilian connection, largely shaped by former sporting director Edu Gaspar, has helped attract players such as Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Magalhães.

As a result, the North London side has become an appealing destination for emerging talent, particularly from Brazil, and have now set their sights on Marques as another exciting addition to their squad.

This is according to Sports Witness, which claims that the Premier League leaders are keeping tabs on Marques ahead of a potential summer transfer to the Emirates Stadium.

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