Arsenal has opened talks over the signing of Mohamed Ihattaren from PSV in the summer, according to Todofichajes.
The Gunners have already identified players that could join their team when the transfer window swings open again.
The 19-year-old Dutchman has been one of the key players for PSV this season, but he has informed them that he will not be extending his stay at the club.
His current contract expires in 2022 and he is now looking for a new challenge which could be at the Emirates.
Arsenal is rebuilding their team and they would like to add his exciting talent to their ranks.
He has played 25 competitive games for PSV this season which has aided his development.
He would join Arsenal as an unfinished product, but Mikel Arteta has shown that he can develop talents and that should convince him to make the move.
Talks are ongoing between the clubs and the report says PSV values him at 25m euros.
That fee is too much for a player who could walk for free at the end of next season and Arsenal will no doubt look to beat down the price.
He would be a part of the exciting young group of players at the Emirates right now and hopefully, he can become a central part of the team that helps Arsenal return to the top four.
Interesting player, but could be a potential headache…his super agent, Raiola, likes to interfere with club operations sometimes and I’m not excited about the notion of another agent making decisions for our club…when Mo wasn’t chosen as a starter for the big game against Ajax Raiola made his concerns known publicly, which raises some serious red flags…furthermore, there’s no doubt in my mind that his super agent will seek a problematic wage package and promises regarding playing time from whoever he signs with and he hasn’t shown enough to justify such lofty terms
And his agent isnt even his biggest problem, but his mentality is. He has been in and out the team and there are lots of reports in Dutch media that Schmidt is leaving him out because of concerns about his effort and discipline..
Two issues of concern then. Hopefully another case of Arsenal being linked with every prospect in Europe.