Arsenal are understood to have struck deals for South American starlets Angel Di Maria and Pedro Silva.The news has emerged via Spain, as The Gunners have already agreed a deal with Salamanca to take the two teenagers on loan - in a similar move to the one which saw Mexican Carlos Vela move on a temporary basis last season.
Gilles Grimandi, one of Arsene Wenger's most trusted scouts, cast his eye over both and is understood to have given glowing references.
Di Maria (pictured) is very highly rated in his homeland and is part of the Argentina Under 20 squad which has made the semi-finals at the World Championship in Canada.
'The Little Angel', as he is known, has scored two goals in four games and is one of the stars of the tournament so far.
It is now understood that Arsenal have brokered a deal with his club Rosario Central and the 19-year-old will link up with The Gunners later this month.
However, because he does not meet work-permit criteria - he is ready to spend the season with Salamanca, who are more than happy to take the left winger following Vela's successful stay at the club.
Di Maria will also have company in the shape of Pedro - a 17-year-old forward from Brazil.
Pedro is currently with Figueirense - who Arsenal have had talks with about a co-operation agreement.
Pedro has already made his first-team debut and was first spotted by Arsenal's South American scout Sandro Orlandelli some months ago.
Some reports claim Pedro has already had a trial with The Gunners, and he now seems to have done enough to earn a move to North London - but he is also set to spend the season in Spain.
Salamanca are hopeful of confirming the arrival of both players later this week.
