Obertan, the new Henry, Ronaldo and Zidane clone coming to The Arsenal.

Arsenal are said to be keeping tabs on highly-rated Bordeaux striker Gabriel Obertan who rejected joining the Premier League earlier last month.

The 19-year-old youngster has scored twice for “Le Girondins” in 26 appearances, most of those coming off the bench.

Obertan is 6 ft 1 foward blessed with “Thierry Henry” style speed and a dribbling ability likened to former France international legend Zinedine Zidane.

Playing in more of a “Bergkamp” role for Bordeaux, Obertan has reportedly been watched by Gunners’ French based scout Gilles Grimandi who has recommended him to Chief scout Steve Rowley.

Both Chelsea and United monitored his progress before he signed professional terms with Les Girondins in July, but Obertan has stressed that he never seriously considered a switch to England.

Experienced former Bordeaux forward Jean-Claude Darcheville believes Obertan is destined for great things, and has likened the youngster to Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo due to his talent for dribbling.