The 17-year-old Ituano FC attacker will complete his move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer following an extensive scouting process
Arsenal will sign Brazilian teenage forward Gabriel Martinelli this summer, Goal understands.
The 17-year-old will arrive at the club in the summer after the Gunners struck a deal with his current club Ituano FC.
Martinelli qualifies for an Italian passport through his father so will not need a work permit to complete his move to the Emirates Stadium.
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The attacker is seen as one of Brazil’s brightest young prospects and has just been named best newcomer in the Campeonato Paulista, the top level state league for Sao Paulo.