According to journalist James McNicholas on the Arsecast Podcast, Arsenal's sporting director Edu is actively seeking to sign the next Gabriel Martinelli for the club this summer.
Under Edu's guidance, Arsenal's recent recruitment efforts have yielded impressive results. The acquisition of William Saliba has shown promise, while the signings of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City have proven to be astute moves.As Arsenal aims to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, high-profile players such as Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo have been linked with potential moves to bolster Mikel Arteta's midfield.
However, Edu is also keen on uncovering hidden gems during this transfer window, reminiscent of his success in discovering Gabriel Martinelli in Brazil. Last year, he brought Marquinhos to the Emirates, who made a memorable debut in the Europa League with a goal.
Utilizing his connections in his homeland, Edu hopes to replicate that success in North London by identifying promising South American talents. McNicholas suggests that Arsenal may sign a 19 or 20-year-old player who Arteta rates highly, potentially joining the first-team squad immediately.
The rise of Gabriel Martinelli at Arsenal has been nothing short of incredible. From his humble beginnings in the Brazilian fourth division, he has quickly become one of the Premier League's most dangerous wingers. If Edu can replicate his feat of discovering Martinelli by finding a similar talent this summer, it would be a significant coup for Arsenal.
However, the market for such talents has become increasingly competitive. Chelsea has already secured the signing of Andrey Santos, while Endrick is set to join Real Madrid. Edu may need to prioritize finalizing Arteta's main targets before pursuing unknown Brazilian talents.
Nonetheless, the pursuit of the next Gabriel Martinelli remains a focal point for Arsenal's sporting director as he strives to strengthen the squad for the challenges ahead.
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