Despite the Brazilian’s poor season with Norwich in the Championship last season, Nantes wants to recruit Arsenal winger Marquinhos on loan.
- Arsenal signed Brazilian winger Marquinhos, 20, from Sao Paulo last summer
- He spent time on loan at Norwich City last season after struggling for gametime
- Ligue 1 side Nantes are keen on bringing in the starlet on loan for this season
Nantes is interested in signing Arsenal winger Marquinhos on loan.
Last season, the Brazil Under-20 international was on loan at Norwich.
Nantes wants to sign Arsenal winger Marquinhos on loan.
He struggled to make an impression at Carrow Road, scoring just one goal and adding one assist in 11 Championship appearances.
Marquinhos impressed in the Europa League after joining Arsenal from Sao Paulo last summer.
In fact, he scored and assisted on his debut in a 2-1 group stage victory over FC Zurich. Nantes wants to sign Arsenal winger Marquinhos on loan.
He was unable to make an impact, though, as he only played one minute of Premier League games before being loaned out.
Nantes finished 16th in Ligue 1 last season, one point away from relegation.
They scored 37 goals in 38 league games and will be looking on Marquinhos to provide an enhanced offensive threat for the team.
The Ligue 1 club is led by Pierre Aristouy and has former Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Arsenal takes on Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday before kicking off their Premier League campaign against Nottingham Forest at home next Saturday lunchtime.
