Arsenal are in pole position to sign Dutch Under-21 sensation Alessio Da Cruz, according to talkSPORT.
Liverpool led the queue for his signature but the Gunners reportedly met with the youngster’s representatives and persuaded them that he had a brighter future in north London than on Merseyside.
The Premier League giants face stiff competition from Serie A sides with Inter Milan leading those who are monitoring the uncapped winger.
It’s a meteoric rise from his debut with FC Twente, from where he joined Dordrecht on loan before moving to Serie B side Novara, where he’s scored 5 goals in his 17 appearances this season.
Arsenal face a summer of turmoil next year with the departure of key players and Da Cruz is seen as a long-term replacement for wantaway Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez, 28. The youngster may have big boots to fill but is seen as a player with huge potential.
It’s expected that Arsenal will swiftly reach an agreement with Novara Calcio for their prize asset and deliver a welcome injection of funds for a player who joined them on a free transfer last summer.
The Gunners are rebuilding their squad with an injection of youth as they seek to return to the top of the Premier League table.
