are reportedly eyeing up a transfer for highly-rated Belgian starlet Arthur Vermeeren, who has been in comparison with icons Andres Iniesta and Xavi forward of what may very well be a £15million January switch. The 18-year-old has been tipped for a vibrant future and the Gunners will hope that may be on the Emirates versus their rivals, after his current call-up to the Belgian nationwide workforce.
have claimed that Arsenal have a vested curiosity in Vermeeren, although face fierce competitors for {the teenager}’s signature as has additionally been focused by the likes of , , Barcelona, and .
Having damaged by at Royal Antwerp and lately being referred to as as much as the Belgium nationwide workforce squad for the primary time, to switch Leandro Trossard, Vermeeren might make the subsequent step in his growth over the course of the subsequent two switch home windows.
Such is the expectation on the midfielder’s shoulders, Vermeeren has been in comparison with Iniesta and Xavi by former Arsenal star Marc Overmars. The present Antwerp director of soccer advised : “I shouldn’t have doubts that Vermeeren can play within the Barca. After I performed right here, can see like Xavi and Iniesta went rising… And now that see right here to Vermeeren, have the identical profile.”
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Arsenal goal Arthur Vermeeren in motion for Royal Antwerp. (Picture: Getty)
Overmars’ sentiments had been echoed by former star and now-Antwerp captain Toby Alderweireld, who stated: “He arrived within the workforce by pressure of circumstance, however since then he has discovered in a short time. He reads the sport very effectively, his potential is gigantic. Have I seen this earlier than? Not often, I believe.”
Ought to Arsenal land Vermeeren, he could be a long-term signing with the view of slotting in alongside Rice and in the midst of the pitch. Ought to he emerge as a standout expertise it might have repercussions for numerous Gunners’ stars, particularly Rice who would seemingly see his duties decreased to being the deepest midfielder.
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Arthur Vermeeren has been in comparison with Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta. (Picture: Getty)
One in every of Thomas Partey and Jorginho would seemingly depart north London in that state of affairs, as each of their contracts would expire in 2025 ought to Arsenal take up the 12 months choice to increase the Italian’s deal.
Whereas the likes of Kai Havertz, Fabio Vieira and Emile Smith Rowe would face additional competitors on the left aspect of midfield, at a time when the latter has been linked with a £50m transfer to Newcastle as he continues to obtain a scarcity of enjoying time on the Emirates.
However Vermeeren, who already has a full season of Belgian Professional League soccer behind him, seems destined for giant issues in response to Overmars and Alderweireld and may very well be the subsequent step when it comes to evolving his midfield with Rice and Odegaard.