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Man Utd & Arsenal Battle To Sign 'Next Neymar'

Man Utd & Arsenal Battle To Sign 'Next Neymar'

BRASILIA, BRAZIL - APRIL 13: Marcos Leonardo of Santos celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a third round second leg match between Santos and San Lorenzo as part of Copa CONMBEOL Libertadores at Mane Garrincha Stadium on April 13, 2021 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Premier League rivals Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly among the side's fighting to sign the the 'next Neymar'.

There is a new rising star in the Brazilian top in the name of Marcos Leonardo, who represents giants Santos.

The 19-year-old forward has bagged 11 goals in 28 games in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A this season.

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The Brazilian's form has seen him dubbed the 'next Neymar' and he has reportedly attracted interest from the illustrious Premier League.

Calciomercato have reported that English trio United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur as well as Serie A side Napoli are all interested in Leonardo.

The forward admitted earlier this year that his aim is top play in the English top flight one day.

"I want to play in the Premier League one day," he told the Mirror.

"I watch a lot of games, and it is one of the main championships in the world. Not only for the competition among the teams, but also for the whole league.

"The proof is that English clubs always arrive in finals like the Champions League."

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