Arsenal winger Marquinhos is reportedly ready to leave north London to sign for Norwich City on loan, with the Brazilian attacker set to spend the rest of the season with the Championship club.
According to the Athletic, a deal has been agreed between the Canaries and the Premier League leaders that will see Marquinhos join up with David Wagner’s side for the next six-months, with Norwich hopeful that the South American’s arrival will help drive their promotion bid.
Norwich to sign Marquinhos on loan in late January deal
Marquinhos has endured a strange few months in England since arriving from Sao Paulo in the summer, with the winger impressing in patches for Arsenal yet struggling to nail down a consistent run of minutes and form under Mikel Arteta.
A talent who is rated highly by Bukayo Saka, Marquinhos is regarded by many Arsenal supporters as a top prospect and a player who can go all the way to the top. However, it is clear that the 19-year-old is in need of a loan spell if he is to hit his true potential.
And this is where signing for Norwich on loan could be such a great move for Marquinhos, with the Canaries proving to be a great landing spot over the years for Premier League youngsters looking to gain more minutes and games in the English football league system.
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Arsenal’s transfer activity, in terms of departures, has been relatively quiet compared this January to previous years, yet sending Marquinhos out on loan could prove to be one of the best deals the north London club make this winter.
As mentioned, Norwich has been a hot bed for Premier League youngsters to take their game to the next level, and under a manager like Wagner where Marquinhos will be able to play his best style of football, the Brazilian wonderkid could return to Arsenal a changed player in the summer.
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