Posted on Thursday, 21st July 2011 by Tony Merakli
Arsenal look set to do battle with arch-rivals Tottenham for the signature of Nepalese star Rohit Chand, according to talkSPORT.
The 19-year-old defender, who plays for Indian First Division outfit Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) SC, is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in Asia and is believed to be craving a shot at the European football scene in the near future.
Both Premier League sides are expected to send their respective scouts over to watch the centre-back in action when Nepal take on Jordan in the World Cup 2014 qualifier next week.
Ex-Spurs captain Graham Roberts, who is now the current coach of Nepal, believes Chand is destined for great things and reckons that the Nepalese starlet will play at the very top one day:
Roberts stated:
‘Rohit is by far the best centre-half I have ever coached. He is an extreme talent who will play at the highest level.’
Chand managed to make 18 appearances for HAL last season and has been capped 14 times by Nepal’s senior squad.
Here is a video of Rohit Chand in action:
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July 21st, 2011 at 3:31 pm
He’s got more potential to succeed than Bendtner & Denilson so i think Wenger should buy him for the reserve and loan him to championship team
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July 21st, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Apparently nepal might have a couple of great players.
the teams from EPL should focus on getting hot prospects from countries like these for cheap and reap the benefit.
theres a record for another player ‘anil’ who has reportedly scored for chelsea aganst manU.
lets see what happens
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July 21st, 2011 at 3:57 pm
i’m from nepal and if this is true i am happy for my country
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July 21st, 2011 at 5:23 pm
I am a Arsenal fan since i knew. As i am Nepalese, i know very much abt Rohit Chand. He is very much equipped with his skill. He can be very good addition to Arsenal. And it will be a huge gift for Asian Gunners.
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July 21st, 2011 at 11:02 pm
[...] a position of need whatsoever, as long as Nasri is still with the club. 4) We’re reportedly tracking a young star from the soccer hotbed of Nepal. And no, I’m not making this stuff up. Let’s hope if we [...]
July 22nd, 2011 at 4:49 am
m soo happy, congratch Rohit.we all nepalese are proud of u.wish u a very bright future.
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July 22nd, 2011 at 5:30 am
I m lfc fan..he should come to lfc..
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July 22nd, 2011 at 6:23 am
A GORKHALI in the Arsenal Defence…Bring on the Drogbas !!
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July 22nd, 2011 at 6:29 am
He is an extreme young talent. Arsenal would be greatly benfitted if wenger signed him.
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July 22nd, 2011 at 6:46 am
Gurkhas with the Guns have already proved the world how they are…. now lets c yet another Gurkha without a gun in the gunners side in the battle field…..”Gurkhas will kill ‘em all”…JAI NEPAL
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July 22nd, 2011 at 8:11 am
Though i am a MAN UTD fan but being a nepali it will be a pleasure for me if arsenal signs rohit chand .we fooltball and EPL lovers over here in nepal will be prud of him.
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July 22nd, 2011 at 8:24 am
He is the best defender of this time.. Can be the best defender of world. Arsenal should sign him and loan to championship teams.. They won’t regret it..
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July 22nd, 2011 at 10:30 am
I think he will be selected for the Arsenal. He is one of the main and best player of our team.
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July 22nd, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Am a Liverpool supporter but even though with this rumor I am glad that team like arsenal iz interested in our native player Rohit Chand …he iz great young talent of his position and his generation …I dont say he iz the best defender of the world but I DO SAY HE DOES THE BEST IN HIS EVERY GAME ….ND AM SURE THAT IF ARSENAL OR ANY OTHER CLUB SIGNS HIM HE LL BE THE GREAT WORTH …CZ HE IS A NEPALI …
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July 22nd, 2011 at 1:43 pm
He looks promising to say the least….He may be a lil bit short for CB at 6’1″, but all our players are around 5′ 10″ anyway.
He happens to be a product of their national academy which means he definitely wil have some skills but not sure if they are of our standards… Worth a try….
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July 23rd, 2011 at 3:44 pm
let the world see what he can do then decide what he can do.
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July 23rd, 2011 at 4:42 pm
I believe he(Rohit) has a fabulous effort and potential to carry out his carrier in any english club………he is still a teenager means more potential to be explored in future in football arena……….
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August 2nd, 2011 at 10:52 am
I’m a Chelsea fan, and although I don’t like Arsenal, I hope he at least signs up to a English team. I would love to see a Nepali player playing for a professional team. It would make me and our country proud
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September 5th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
what happend to the deal???
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