Arsenal target £41m rated forward dubbed the next Cristiano Ronaldo

By Emmanuel Oladele - Arsenal are reportedly targeting £41m rated Sporting Lisbon forward Joelson Fernandes, he's dubbed the next Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portuguese wonderkid can be compared with the famous Cristiano Ronaldo because of his pace, dribbling ability and eyes on goal.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is ready to pay £41m for the Guinea-Bissau born forward and will be a superb signing for Arsenal.

Sporting Lisbon might want a fee more what Arsenal are willing to pay as Juventus and Barcelona are also interested in the 17-year-old.