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Arsenal Poised to Complete £6m Signing of Gabriel Martinelli on Long-Term Contract

Arsenal look set to complete the £6m signing of Gabriel Martinelli from Ituano after a long, protracted pursuit.

The Gunners have been tracking Martinelli, who is about to turn 18, for a number of months, and a deal is on the verge of being announced.

Martinelli first burst onto the scouting scene aged 12, having trials at both Barcelona and Manchester United, as well as receiving offers from several unnamed European sides.

However, as reported by Globo Esporte, the north Londoners have won the race to sign the youngster, with a five-year deal at the Emirates Stadium awaiting the teenager.