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Gunners doing early business ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer

Marquinhos joined Arsenal from Sao Paulo in 2022

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Arsenal are set to bank over £2.5million by Marquinhos joining Cruzeiro.

Marquinhos joined the Gunners in 2022 from Sao Paulo after they beat Wolves to his signature.

The Brazilian scored his only goal for Arsenal in the first half of that season, finding the net in a 2-1 win over FC Zurich in the Europa League.

Marquinhos made just one Premier League appearance for Arsenal

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But he struggled for action and was loaned out to Norwich in January 2023 after making just one Premier League appearance for Arsenal.

Marquinhos old has been loaned out three more times since then, having spells at Nantes, Fluminense and, most recently, Cruzeiro.

Marquinhos joined Cruzeiro on loan in January of this year and the deal was due to run until December, which is when the season in Brazil ends.

But he is now all set to join Cruzeiro and end his time with Arsenal.

The Gunners are set for a busy summer transfer window, with a new striker their top priority after they failed to sign one in each of the past two windows.

Mikel Arteta also wants a new wide player.