‘Breathtaking’ Arsenal gem Edu loves is now set to leave, could happen after deadline

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Although Mikel Arteta was pretty firm that no players would arrive at Arsenal before the deadline, it seems a few may leave.

Yesterday Arsenal Insider pointed out three players who may leave the club before deadline day – and it seems two of those are now on the move.

Cedric Soares is nearing a permanent move to Galatasaray in Turkey, something that will be very welcome from an Arsenal fan perspective. 

The defender has still been collecting £75k-a-week despite his position on the periphery of things, and his departure will surely help.

That being said, it now seems that one of the other names on the list, Marquinhos, could be heading for an exit too.

The ‘breathtaking’ Brazilian was on loan at FC Nantes in Ligue 1 for the first half of the season but has now returned.

And with his future progress in mind, Arsenal seem keen to send Marquinhos out temporarily again.

Journalist Ryan Taylor revealed earlier today that Marquinhos could now be set for a loan back to Brazil, which could stretch beyond the current English season.

Arsenal winger Marquinhos could leave on loan after January deadline

Sharing his update on X, Taylor pointed out that the Brazilian transfer window does not close until March 7th so a move could take place after this week.

Arsenal therefore won’t be in a rush to finalise a move before the end of Thursday, which could act in their favour.

Taylor said: “Arsenal winger Marquinhos set for loan back to Brazil.

“Negotiations underway, Corinthians are the current frontrunners for his signature.

“Brazilian transfer window does not close until March 7th so plenty of time to finalise [an] agreement.”

Edu Gaspar is known to be a big fan of the winger, and he must be carefully crafting his next move.

In truth, there aren’t too many more names Arsenal fans would probably be keen to see leave before the deadline.

Mikel Arteta’s squad is thin as he’s pointed out, and arrivals at the Emirates would probably be a lot more welcome.

And with a view to the summer, it’s clear that Arsenal have an opportunity to sign a player with similar potential to Declan Rice.