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Arsenal are believed to be tracking Portuguese starlet Micael Ruben, as opposed to his Nacional team-mate Nene.
Reports in the English press have suggested The Gunners have been keeping tabs on goalscoring sensation Nene, having sent scouts out to Portugal of late.
Nene is one of the brightest prospects in the Portuguese league, but he does not qualify for EU citizenship and it is highly unlikely the Brazilian would be granted a work permit to play in England.
As such, it is believed that Ruben is the object of Arsenal’s attention. Gunners scouts were in attendance as Nacional beat Vitoria Guimaraes on Friday, a game in which Nene scored twice and Ruben once.
Ruben, 22, is yet to represent Portugal at full international level but respected judges expect that to change in the near future.
Arsène Wenger is famed for plucking youngsters from relative obscurity and taking their careers forward and there are suggestions Ruben could be the next on the list
Setanta Sports