Marquinhos

Brazil and Marquinhos suffered a shock defeat to Paraguay to leave their Olympic qualification dreams in jeopardy, but they’re not out of it yet.

Fluminense are looking to take Marquinhos on loan following the Arsenal winger’s recall from Nantes, according to reports in Brazil.

Marquinhos and Brazil have secured progression to the next round of the Pre-Olympic Tournament with a game to spare, following another win on Monday.

Arsenal winger Marquinhos helped Brazil to get off to a winning start at the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament on Tuesday with victory over Bolivia.

Boca Juniors midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez is being followed by Arsenal, with club scouts reportedly watching him at the Pre-Olympic Tournament.

Marquinhos has admitted his desire to play in the Olympics with Brazil was behind the cancellation of his loan to Nantes and planned return to Arsenal.

Arsenal and FC Nantes have officially confirmed that Marquinhos is terminating his loan spell early and returning to his parent club in January.

Marquinhos’ loan to Nantes is set to be terminated, with the French club unhappy at his plan to play in the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.

Arsenal are considering a move for Santos striker Marcos Leonardo in the January transfer window, amidst interest from other European clubs.

FC Nantes may cut short Marquinhos’ loan amid rumours of Arsenal’s possible recall plans and the player’s commitment to the CONMEBOL pre-Olympic tournament.

Arsenal’s Marquinhos may face an early return from his Nantes loan due to Brazil’s Olympic call-up, igniting speculations about his future at Arsenal.

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Arsenal loanee Marquinhos has been called up by Brazil for their pre-Olympic tournament, meaning another absence from club football.

Arsenal boosts its scouting network with the recruitment of Paulo Xavier from Real Madrid, focusing on South American talents.

Marquinhos finally made his return to the pitch for Nantes on Saturday, well over two months since his last appearance for the club.

Weeks after Marquinhos ended his participation at the Pan American Games with Brazil, the Arsenal loanee is still yet to return to a matchday squad with Nantes.

Marquinhos won a gold medal with Brazil at the Pan American Games over the weekend, concluding his participation at the tournament.

Arsenal are considering recalling Marquinhos from Nantes unless his situation changes before the January window, according to a report.

Nuno Tavares became the first of Arsenal’s three injured senior loanees to return to his side’s matchday squad over the weekend.

Marquinhos wore the captain’s armband and provided two assists as Brazil topped their Pan American Games group on Sunday, progressing to the semi-finals.