WOLVES have reportedly sought legal advice after Brazilian winger Marquinhos joined Arsenal from Sao Paulo.
The Gunners announced the signing of the 19-year-old on Monday on a contract at the Emirates until 2026, with the option of a further year.
Brazilian winger Marquinhos has joined Arsenal from Sao Paulo on a long-term contract
Arsenal have managed to secure a cut-price £3million fee for the teenager, who was poised to become a free agent next month.
Instead of waiting to pick him up for nothing, the North London giants decided to offer the Brazilian side a small sum of cash.
Sao Paolo chief Carlos Belmonte was so impressed by the gesture from Arsenal director Edu that he has insisted the two clubs will now enter a partnership that will see more starlets make the move to the Emirates.
And while Arsenal fans celebrate the signing of the ‘next Douglas Costa’, Wolves have been left furious after being pipped to his signature.
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It has been claimed that the Midlands outfit had already agreed a deal for Marquinhos prior to the Gunners stepping up their interest.
According to The Athletic, Bruno Lage’s side are weighing up legal action after they failed to secure his services.
It has been claimed that his transfer to Molineux was so far down the line that a loan deal for next season had already been arranged.
The news outlet has stated that the forward was due to link up with Swiss outfit Grasshopper for the 2022-23 campaign.
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But he will now spend pre-season at Arsenal, with the club to take a good look at him during their US tour before deciding whether he will be shipped out.
Edu said: “We’re delighted to have completed the transfer with Sao Paulo, as Marquinhos was a player we had been watching for a while.
“At 19, he 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.”
