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Manchester City wonderkid Gabriel Jesus can be a Premier League star, claims Arsenal great Gilberto Silva

Former World Cup winner and Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva believes that Manchester City's teenage wonderkid Gabriel Jesus can become a Premier League great if he adapts quickly.

The 19-year-old Palmeiras striker is set to join Pep Guardiola's table-toppers in January after signing for £27m during the summer transfer window.

And with four goals in four international appearances for Brazil, his countryman Gilberto believes he has everything it takes to succeed in England.

Gabriel Jesus completed a u00a327m move to Manchester City from Palmeiras in July
Gabriel Jesus completed a £27m move to Manchester City from Palmeiras in July
In four appearances for Brazil the 19-year-old has scored four goals for his nation
In four appearances for Brazil the 19-year-old has scored four goals for his nation
The teenager was part of the Brazil squad that triumphed at the Rio Olympics in the summer
The teenager was part of the Brazil squad that triumphed at the Rio Olympics in the summer

The 40-year-old, who earned 93 caps for his country and won the Premier League and FA Cup during six years with the Gunners, has also urged the teenager to leave his bad habits behind him.