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Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle and West Ham register an interest in Santos striker Marcos Leonardo after watching him excel for Brazil at the U20 World Cup

Santos striker Marcos Leonardo is attracting attention from Premier League clubs with his performances for Brazil U20s.

The 20-year old scored three goals for Brazil in the first two games of the U20 World Cup in Argentina and lines up against Tunisia tonight in the knockout stages.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle and West Ham have all watched Leonardo over the past year and Santos are expecting bids in the coming days as his profile rises.

Leonardo has been compared to Argentina's Sergio Aguero in style. Though not the biggest, he is strong, can finish off either foot, is quick and skilful.