Arsenal need Martinelli - but not the one you might be thinking of...
Arsenal need Martinelli - but not the one you might be thinking of: Could Mikel Arteta bring the teenage Brazilian sensation to the Premier League in the summer transfer window? By Adam Le Roux Why just have one Martinelli when you can have two? While Gabriel was banging one in against Sheffield United yesterday, Arsenal have also been keeping tabs on his namesake Matheus - who has been catching the eye in Brazil. The 19-year-old plies his trade for Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A, and has reportedly been approached by the Gunners ahead of a summer switch to the Emirates. But apart from sharing a surname with one of the most promising players at the club at the moment, what else do we know about the teenage sensation? All-action and box to box Since making his first team debut for the club back in December, Martinelli has been something of a mainstay in the Fluminense midfield, having netted three times in his 11 appearances since. The teenager’s ability to ghost past opponent...