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Arsenal have confirmed their first signing of the summer transfer window with Marquinhos joining from Brazilian club Sao Paulo.

The north London outfit have been linked with a number of players since the conclusion of the 2021/22 campaign with a striker, a central midfielder and a versatile full-back a top priority for Mikel Arteta this summer - but clearly this deal for the 19-year-old shows the club are also building towards a bright future.

Amid links to Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Youri Tielemans and Raphinha, it is Marquinhos who is the newest addition at the Emirates Stadium as confirmation of this £3m transfer came via the club's official website and various social media platforms on Monday afternoon.

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"Nineteen-year-old forward Marquinhos has joined us from Sao Paulo on a long-term contract," a statement read on Arsenal.com. "The young Brazilian youth international, full name Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar, developed through the Sao Paulo youth system, progressing into the first-team squad and making his first-team debut as an 18-year-old last July.

"Marquinhos made 33 first-team appearances during his time with Sao Paulo and was a part of the squad which won the Compeonato Paulista in 2021.