Arsenal have been linked with a 20-year-old forward who South American football expert Tim Vickery has compared to Brazil legend Romario.

The Gunners have reportedly set their sights on Santos talent Marcos Leonardo, one of South America’s most highly-rated youngsters.

Arsenal could do with bolstering their attacking ranks in the January window. A target-man would be a great shout for a Gunners side currently lacking a focal point in attack.

The north Londoners are said to be keen on the likes of Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen, but other names – such as Leonardo – are doing the rounds too.

Photo by Marcelo Endelli – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images‘Could be interesting for Arsenal’

Vickery, speaking on Sky Sports, says he has been told that Arsenal are looking at the 20-year-old, and provided an analysis of the player’s style of play and potential.

“One I’m being told Arsenal are looking at is Santos striker Marcos Leonardo,” said Vickery. “He had a very good Under-20 World Cup a few months back.

“Santos have just been relegated. What’s interesting about him is that they’d have been relegated much sooner had it not been for his goals.