Arsenal are tracking one of Brazil’s latest teenage breakthroughs, with São Paulo youngster Lucca Marques now emerging on their radar ahead of the summer window.

The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has only just stepped into senior football. However, his rapid rise has already put him on the radar of European clubs.

Sport Witness sources indicate Arsenal are following his development closely and could move with a formal offer in the next transfer window.

That interest comes at a moment when Lucca Marques has started to build real momentum. His profile has grown quickly after a decisive contribution in the Copa Libertadores last year, where he scored a decisive late equaliser against Libertad.

The goal came at 46 minutes of the second half, securing qualification despite São Paulo playing most of the match with ten men.

Breakthrough moment accelerated Arsenal attention

Last year, Lucca Marques became the youngest player in São Paulo’s history to score in the Copa Libertadores. That alone would attract attention. Still, the context of the goal added further weight.

He was only 17 when he came off the bench in front of more than 40,000 fans at the Morumbi Stadium. Then he delivered under pressure,...