The Premier League club have been keeping tabs on the 17-year-old, who plies his trade in his homeland with Ituano. Martinelli is one of the hottest properties back in Brazil and has reportedly been monitored by more than 20 top European clubs over the past six months. The winger recently had a trial with Manchester United , though a move to Old Trafford has failed to materialise thus far. (Image: Twitter)And according to The Sun , Arsenal have stolen a chase on their rivals by making a £6.5million move for the forward. (Image: Twitter)His agent Marcos Casseb has previously spoken about Martinelli having ambitions of a move to a top European club.

Source: Daily Mirror April 01, 2019 14:37 UTC