Arsenal line up wonderkid twins transfer with one likened to Neymar

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing twin brothers Edwin and Holger Quintero, who have been likened to Neymar and Thiago Alcantara respectively

Arsenal are reportedly setting their sights on a deal to bring in the Quintero brothers, Edwin and Holger. The teenage sensations have caught the attention of scouts, with the Gunners now believed to be preparing to make their move.

The 16-year-old twins have been under the watchful eye of north London talent spotters for the past year, according to reports, and have made quite an impression, climbing the ranks at Independiente Del Valle. The Ecuadorian side has earned a stellar reputation for nurturing players, with the Quito-based team witnessing the likes of Chelsea's Moises Caicedo and Kendry Paez, as well as Arsenal's Piero Hincapie, graduate from their academy - and the Quinteros could be the next talents to make the leap to Europe.

Edwin is said to be a skilful right-winger who is left-footed and has drawn comparisons with a young Neymar. His brother, Holger, has been likened to Thiago Alcantara and operates in a more central midfield role.

The duo have gained experience in youth international football and have represented Independiente at prestigious youth tournaments, including the Next Generation Trophy.

Independiente have already agreed to part ways with a team-mate of the Quinteros. Chelsea secured a deal to sign young centre-back Deinner Ordonez, reports the Mirror.

Ordonez progressed through the age groups alongside the twin prodigies. The central defender will make his way to Stamford Bridge in 2028 after turning 18, in a similar fashion to the deals that saw Paez and Estevao Willian join the Blues.

Independiente have built a strong reputation for producing exceptional talent. The club transformed their approach 15 years ago, prioritising academy development by reaching out to disadvantaged youngsters across the country.

Speaking to Caracol Colombia, Independiente sporting director Andrés Larriva outlined the scale of their operations, with over 150 players residing at the club's facilities. Their ambition is to create a system that replicates the success Barcelona achieved through La Masia.

Larriva said: "Scouting is fundamental in the club, the main process for attracting talent. The boys come from four to five places where we already have mapped out the talent of this country.

"What the club sought was to emulate the training process with reference to Barcelona but also to other Spanish teams."

Arsenal's ambitions to sign young talent do not end there. They are among the teams tracking a potential move for Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, and club officials have even travelled to Spain to keep tabs on the 20-year-old, who has already made nine La Liga appearances after achieving promotion with his club last season.