Arsenal is actively considering the possibility of recalling Marquinhos from his loan spell at Nantes, should his current situation fail to improve before the upcoming January transfer window, as per a report from The Mirror. While the exact terms of Marquinhos’ loan agreement remain unclear, there is a potential avenue for early termination if all parties reach a consensus in January.
Throughout the summer, several clubs, including Olympiacos, Nottingham Forest, Bologna, Empoli, and Frosinone, expressed interest in acquiring Marquinhos. The primary concern revolves around his limited playing time at Nantes this season. After joining the club on loan in mid-August, Marquinhos featured in only five of Nantes’ initial seven matches, starting in just one. In his first month and a half on loan, he spent a mere 88 minutes on the pitch.
Subsequently, Marquinhos was omitted from the squad, but this was due to his participation in the Pan American Games, where he has been highly successful, recording three assists in three games for the Brazilian u23 team. His impressive form raises hope that he may either secure a place in the Nantes lineup upon his return or attract enough interest to secure a move to another reputable club in the January transfer window.
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