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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Arsenal supporters have noticed what Gabriel Martinelli has done ahead of £6m transfer

Gabriel Martinelli is set to become an Arsenal player this summer.

And he's dropped a massive hint that the deal will officially be announced in the coming days as the Gunners have won the race to sign the £6million-rated Brazilian teenager from Brazilian outfit Ituano.

Ahead of the move, expected to go through a week today when Martinelli turns 18,  Arsenal fans have noticed what the teenager has done on social media.

As seen in the image above, Martinelli has now begun following the Gunners' Instagram account and thus hinting that only an announcement from the north London side remains.

It's safe to say this has excited some Arsenal fans.

Take a look at some of the reactions on Twitter...

Head coach Unai Emery is expected to address a number of positions within his squad - most notably in defence - but this season has shown just how much a natural wide-man is needed.

Described as a quick and skillful player who is comfortable playing as a second striker or as a winger with an eye for goal, Martinelli  could be the type of player many Gunners fans have been crying out for in recent years.

As reported by football.london earlier in the month, Martinelli is not expected to immediately feature in the first team but Emery could potentially include him in the club's first pre-season friendly at Boreham Wood against an Arsenal XI on July 8 at Meadow Park.

If Emery decides against taking the starlet on the club's US pre-season tour, then the youngster could feature for Ken GIllards's U18 side against non-league Hitchin Town at Top Field on Saturday, July 27.

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