According to ESPN FC, Arsenal are at the head of the queue to sign Hamburger SV teenager Josha Vagnoman in this summer’s transfer window.
What’s the story?
Arsenal are expected to be busy this summer, with Unai Emery now confirmed as head coach of the Gunners.
There is absolutely no question that the London club need to boost their defensive unit this summer, and Emery will already have plenty of targets in mind.
Bringing in experienced players will be important, but according to ESPN FC, Arsenal are leading Chelsea and Everton in the race to sign 17-year-old defender Vagnoman.
Vagnoman is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in German football, but his Hamburg contract expires this summer, and he looks set to move on, with Arsenal seemingly at the head of the queue.
What are Vagnoman’s credentials?
Vagnoman became the second youngest player in history to play in the Bundesliga when he represented Hamburg against Bayern Munich at the age of 17 years and three months back in March.
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The youngster featured in every game of Germany’s Under-17 World Cup campaign, meanwhile, and his versatility is another attraction for interested clubs.
Indeed, Vagnoman is capable of operating at either left or right full-back, and his progress over the last 12 months has seen a number of clubs sit up and take notice.
According to ESPN FC, Arsenal feel that they are in a strong position to complete the deal due to their connections, and head of recruitment Sven Mislintat has already scouted the teenager on a number of occasions this season.
The Gunners are certainly in need of some experienced signings this summer, but securing one of the best young talents in German football would be a huge coup for the London club.
