Arsenal prepared to battle Barcelona for German teenager – including video

Latest Arsenal transfer rumours linking them with RB Salzburg’s Karim Adeyemi.

Arsenal remains one of the most reputable clubs when it comes to giving youngsters a chance to make their senior bow and they hope that would help in the signing of a German hotshot.

Reports from the Express claim that the Gunners are interested in signing RB Salzburg’s Karim Adeyemi.

The youngster, who is currently on loan with FC Liefering, is part of Germany’s U17 setup has netted 11 times and provided 8 assists in just 17 games this season.

His form has attracted the attention of several top European sides, but Arsenal hopes that they can beat the others to his signature.

Barcelona has been the front runner in the pursuit of his signature and the Catalan’s academy director, Patrick Kluivert is said to be keen to add him to their B side.

Arsenal, however, has given their first-team debut to the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli this season and they will be hoping that would convince Adeyemi to join them.

Liverpool is also linked to signing him, but the Reds’ front three would make it hard for an attacker to break into their first team.

The Gunners are still monitoring his progress and they may wait until the summer to make their move.

Here is a quick video of what he can do