Wellington Silva: The Next Theo Walcott for Arsenal?

Wellington Silva is just 16 years old and he plays in Brazil. It is almost confirmed news that Arsenal has signed him for £3.5million. He is not that well known outside of Brazil and even there is no Wikipedia entry about him. Wellington Silva has been on trail practice with Arsenal since December 2008 and he could impress Wenger. On the other hand, Wenger could impress him too.

In fact, several other leading clubs of Premier league like Chelsea and Manchester United were interested about him. Even in Spain, Atletico and Real Madrid had some interest. So, Wenger had to face some competition in getting him. In the last one decade, Wenger has shown remarkable capability in fining young talents and turn them to world class professionals. Let us see if Wellington Silva can become the next Theo Walcott. Theo Walcott and Fabregas could catch the attention of Arsene Wenger at a very early age and now they have become world class players.  

Wellington Silva cannot play for Arsenal until he becomes 18 years old (in 2011). He is considered to be one of the most promising players of his age in Brazil. At such an early age, he could get even sponsorship deal.