Who is Gabriel Jesus? The Man City target profiled

It’s not every day that a 19-year-old footballer gets a phone call from one of the game’s great coaches, but that’s just what happened to Gabriel Jesus a couple of weeks ago.

The Brazilian starlet, who has been at the centre of an transfer scramble between Manchester City, Barcelona and Man United in recent weeks was minding his own business when an unknown number flashed up on his screen.

At the other end of the line was none other than Pep Guardiola, who told the teenager in no uncertain terms that his career would best be served by a move to the Etihad.

The Palmeiras striker, understandably starstruck, is believed to have been swayed to the extent that City shot to the top of his list of preferred destinations. Barcelona mounted a Neymar-led charm offensive in response, but it was too little, too late: Gabriel has reportedly told friends that he will sign for the Citizens after the Olympic games.

But just who is Gabriel Jesus? And what will he bring to the Premier League?