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Arsenal Set To Sign Mexican Sensation Galván

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Arsenal are within days of completing a deal to sign Cruz Azul’s 16-year-old Martín Luis Galván Romo in what looks to be a notable coup for the club, according to reports in South America.

The Mexico Under 17 international is being lauded in his homeland as the one of the most promising youngsters to have been developed in recent years with some already comparing him to Brazilian legend Romario. Galván was promoted to Azul’s first-team at just 13 and he made his competitive debut just a year later as an 85th-minute substitute against Monterrey to become the youngest professional player in Mexican football history.

Barcelona and Real Madrid have previously asked Martín for trials but Azul have rebuffed their advances on numerous occasions. A quick an instinctive striker who plays with his heart on his sleeve, many believe the Valentine’s day born prospect will become the darling of Mexico in years to come.

His record of 6 goals from 7 Under 17 games is fantastic yet he missed out on the recent Under 17 World Cup after reportedly being caught with a prostitute in his hotel room. The official line from the Mexican Federation was that ‘poor discipline’ caused his omission.

A loan spell to Salamanca has been mooted but after Arsenal ended their partnership and instead re-ignited their bond with Celta Vigo, a move to the Pontevedra province of Spain looks the most likely. More news is expecting in the coming days.

This is an exciting rumor, he is considered a truly fantastic young footballer.

Always worked out for me on FM lol

seriously though, he is supposed to be one of the most exciting young mexicans and I suppose it's bolster our rank of bright young talent

The fact that we have Carlos Vela may help, and I've also heard stunning things about him from about the interwebs, another young player with a big reputation isn't likely to cause any harm, here's hoping.

I'm sure there will be plenty of 'opportunities' for leisure activities in London.

If he is as good as the hype suggests then will be another fantastic youngster for the future of Arsenal.