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Arsenal Transfer News: 'New Neymar' Gabriel Barbosa and Aleksandr Kokorin Wanted

Attacking recruitment will be Arsenal's priority ticking toward Tuesday's transfer deadline as Santos sensation Gabriel Barbosa and Dynamo Moscow's Aleksandr Kokorin hit the Gunners headlines.

Brazil under-20 international Gabriel, who goes by the nickname "Gabigol," is the latest attacker to earn Arsene Wenger's attention after turning down a move to Fenerbahce, claims the Telegraph's Darren Richman.

The 19-year-old is the latest Brazilian prospect to have earned comparisons to former Santos star Neymar, and he is swiftly following in his compatriot's footsteps after emerging as a prominent figure at Vila Belmiro.

Sky Sports correspondent Paulo Freitas attested to just how heavily involved Gabriel has been for Santos in recent years, having made his debut for the club at just 16 years of age:

Gabriel Barbosa (aka Gabigol) is currently playing vs Palmeiras his 100th game for Santos, he is 18th years old; pic.