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‘No way’, ‘swap for Xhaka?’ Some Arsenal fans react to ‘incredible’ talent’s reportedly imminent arrival

Giuseppe Labellarte

Fri 18 December 2020 10:15, UK

A number of Arsenal fans have given their thoughts on the reportedly imminent arrival of Omar Rekik to the Hale End setup.

The 18-year-old defender, a Tunisia Under-21 international, currently plies his trade for Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin.

He is yet to feature for the club’s senior side, but he has made the matchday squad on three occasions this year.

Rekik was promoted from Hertha’s Under-19s to the B team this summer, and he has made eight appearances for them so far, registering one goal and one assist too.

According to a report in from November, the teenager was expected to officially sign for Arsenal on transfer deadline day, but a deal between the Gunners and Hertha could not be completed in time.

Rekik, who has previously played at youth level for the likes of Feyenoord, Manchester City, PSV and Marseille, has reportedly been assured by Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker that he will get to train regularly with the first team.

On Thursday, the youngster shared an Instagram story of his arrival in London, suggesting he’s on the verge of completing his move to the North London club.

Omar Rekik has arrived in London (spotted by ). 18-year-old Hertha Berlin centre-back set to officially complete his move to Arsenal in January. He’s set to be part of the U23 squad initially.

— Jeorge Bird (@jeorgebird)

Here is what some Arsenal fans have made of the developments:

I like the fact that we’re putting more effort into our academy now, signed quite a few players last summer as well.

— 33 ® (@the1886club)

Lol might get a chance before Saliba

— KING👑 (@_IKENNA_)

No way this guy is a beast on Fifa hopefully that good in real life😂😂😂

— Rees Harvey (@ReesHarvey1)

Seems to be a good relationship developing between the clubs.
Guendouzi there already and they wanted/ want nelson on loan.

— Matthew Bauer (@mattbauer_5)

Swap for Xhaka?

— Clipper (@Clipper1018)

No doubt he’ll play before Saliba does for the first team

— Ryan Walker (@Ryans_HYPE)

Omar Rekik to Arsenal is almost complete👀
Decent Defender. Him and Gabriel as a CB partnership would be amazing in years to come.

— Xavier🇫🇷🇿🇦 (@TheMainGXavier)

Omar Rekik is an incredible talent,can’t wait for him to get into the first team in a few years

— Alireza 🥤 (@AIirezaa)