Arsenal are chasing Varese youngster Acharaf Laazar, according to talkSPORT.
The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in Italian football and has been dubbed the ‘new Gareth Bale’ by Varese sporting director Mauro Milanese.
The young Moroccan has been earning rave reviews for his displays for the Serie B side since being converted from a winger to a full-back.
Arsenal are not the only team said to be interested in Lazaar. Everton, along with several European clubs, including AC Milan and Real Mallorca, are also understood to be monitoring the youngster’s progress.
Lazaar’s agent, Ali Barat, was quoted as saying:
‘There’s been a lot of interest from plenty of clubs from around Europe.
‘He’s very similar to Gareth Bale in terms of his pace and athleticism.’
Barat went on to suggest that the Moroccan defender will, in the near future, become a big player in the Premier League:
‘I think he will be a big player in the Premier League very soon.’
Taking Barat’s words into account, even at this early stage, it appears the Gunners and Everton are clear favourites to land Laazar.
However, this could swiftly change if other top European clubs express their interest in the Moroccan youth star.
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Gibbs is nothing, Wenger should sell him. And Rumsey, Jenkinson, Squilaci, Chamahk, Arshavin, Vela, Bendtner, even Djourou as well. Sell them all..! We should buy a profilic center back & an attaking mid.