Arsenal are reportedly preparing a move for Ecuadorian twin brothers Edwin and Holger Quintero, both 16, who have been scouted by the club for the past year. The teenagers currently play for Independiente Del Valle, a club renowned for producing top talents like Moises Caicedo and Kendry Paez.
Edwin Quintero, a left-footed right-winger, has drawn comparisons to a young Neymar, while Holger, a central midfielder, has been likened to Thiago Alcantara. Both have represented Ecuador at youth level and featured in prestigious tournaments such as the Next Generation Trophy.
Independiente Del Valle have already agreed to sell another academy product, centre-back Deinner Ordonez, to Chelsea, with the move set to be completed in 2028. The Quintero twins could follow a similar path to Europe, with Arsenal keen to secure their signatures.
Independiente's sporting director Andrés Larriva explained the club's focus on youth development, stating: 'Scouting is fundamental... the main process for attracting talent. The club sought to emulate the training process with reference to Barcelona.'
