Gabriel Martinelli could be lining up for Arsenal against Manchester United on Thursday evening but if things had been different, it could have been the other way around.
ESPN Brazil report that between 2015 and 2017, Martinelli spent 15 days training at Manchester United's academy after catching the eye of their scouts.
He apparently dined with the likes of Patrice Evra and Marouane Fellaini and got a picture with Paul Pogba and even featured in an Under 18s friendly.
Martinelli also trained at Barcelona's La Masia training venue but eventually Arsenal made a move in 2019 for the then 18-year-old at Ituano, who joined for an undisclosed fee.