Latest Transfer News: Arsenal sign 19 year old Marquinhos, Ilkay Gundogan spotted in Rome

In the latest transfer news, Arsenal have signed the 19 year old forward, Marquinhos from Sao Paulo. Ilkay Gundogan has been linked with a move to Roma, after he was spotted in the Italian capital.

Arsenal sign 19 year old forward, Marquinhos from Sao Paulo on a long term contract

Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of young Brazilian forward Marquinhos from Sao Paulo on a long-term contract.

The forward, who has represented Brazil at U16 and U17 level, has made 33 appearances for Sao Paulo and was part of the squad that won the Campeonato Paulista in 2021.

The 19-year-old is the Gunners' first summer signing, having fought off competition from Wolves for the teenager's signature. A winger, Marquinhos broke into the Sao Paulo side as an 18-year-old and has since scored four times.

Technical director Edu said: "We're delighted to have completed the transfer with Sao Paulo, as Marquinhos was a player we have been watching for a while. At 19, his is still very young, so he is a player for the future."

"We look forward to Marquinhos now joining us for pre-season, making his new home, and continuing to grow and develop with us."

Latest Transfer News: Ilkay Gundogan was spotted in Rome as AS Roma links continue

Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan has been linked with a move to Jose Mourinho's Roma this summer transfer window, after the German midfielder was spotted in the Italian capital.

Gundogan, 31, joined City for £22million in 2016 after four stellar seasons at Borussia Dortmund. The star had injury worries placed upon him when he moved, but has more than proved himself by remaining an integral part of City's engine room for more than half a decade.

Reports suggested he may leave at the end of the season by seeking a new challenge away from the club, sparking rumours of a move abroad to a team in European competition. But after links had died down following his commitment to staying at City for the final season of his contract, Leggo have claimed that the star could move to Roma to join up with Jose Mourinho.

The publication states that the star was recently seen in the Italian capital throughout pre-season. He reportedly earns around £110,000-per-week and is looking to move on in the not too distant future.

Barcelona are reportedly favourites to land him, although financial woes may mean that the Blaugrana have to take a back seat. And that could hoist Roma into the driving seat, with the club determined to back Mourinho ahead of the new season.

Gundogan claimed that he was extremely excited to be a part of City's squad, despite rumours tipping him for a move away. "I'm very settled," Gundogan admitted after his brace won City the league against Aston Villa.