Arsenal have been linked with a youngster labelled as the "next Lionel Messi" as the club continues to look towards the future of the squad. GOAL Brazil reports that the Gunners are following the progress of 15-year-old Palmeiras striker Estevao Willian.
The youngster has been affectionately dubbed "Messinho" or "Little Messi" in Portuguese, showing exactly how highly he is thought of. Messinho could be one of a number of successful youth candidates to leave Palmeiras, with striker Endrick the latest to be subject of a huge bid from some of the world's biggest clubs.
For the Gunners, making a move for Willian as the next one off the block will be met with competition as the likes of Barcelona and PSG are also monitoring a switch - though he cannot join until 2025 due to international law surrounding the age at which players can transfer. Should they manage to beat their competition to land Messinho, it could see the Brazilian follow the footsteps of another successful signing at the Emirates Stadium.
