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Arsenal are now ‘very close’ to signing ‘unpredictable’ £38m player who plays like Martin Odegaard
Arsenal are expected to make some big moves in this summer’s transfer window.
The Gunners are desperate to get their hands on silverware. They’ve finished second in the Premier League three seasons in a row and even made it into the semi-final of the Champions League last term.
Many feel that a prolific striker and winger will help Arsenal get over the line, and Andrea Berta has been brought in to make those two signings.
All eyes are on those big-name acquisitions, but it looks like the Gunners have one eye on the future as well.
Arsenal are ‘very close’ to signing Konstantinos Karetsas
Mikel Arteta has proved that he isn’t afraid to give young players an opportunity at Arsenal.
Bukayo Saka became a superstar under the Spaniard, while the likes of Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly had their breakthrough seasons last term.
Arsenal need players who will hit the ground running now, but that does not mean that they shouldn’t look at future superstars.
in Greece have revealed that the Gunners are in advanced negotiations to sign Konstantinos Karetsas from Belgian side Genk.
Big clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have all had the 17-year-old on their wish list, but it’s Arteta’s side who are leading the race now.
The report claims that Arsenal are ‘very close to an agreement’ with Genk to sign Karetsas in a €45 million (£38m) deal this summer.
It has been revealed that the Gunners will send the youngster back on loan to Genk for a season should the deal go through.
TBR Football exclusively revealed in March that Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United all scouted young Karetsas when Greece played Scotland. Manchester City, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton were also watching the teenager in that game.
Who is Arsenal target Konstantinos Karetsas?
Karetsas is a 17-year-old attacking midfielder who plays for Belgian side Genk.
Having made his senior international debut already, the teenager is viewed as one of the biggest talents in Greece right now.
Although Karetsas is naturally a number 10, he can play on both wings and in central midfield.
have hailed the youngster for his ‘excellent technique on the ball, mobility, short-dribbling, and good short-mid through passing ability’. They also call him ‘unpredictable’ when he plays in his preferred number 10 role.
Furthermore, Karetsas has been compared by the outlet to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki.
Football Talent Scout rate Karetsas very highly and have given him a 9.5/10 rating for his potential.