Arsenal are one of the contenders to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson at the end of the season.
The Gunners are likely to strengthen their midfield department in the summer with the possibility of multiple departures.
Jorginho and Thomas Partey have less than five months left on their contracts, and the duo could leave on free transfers.
Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi is Arsenal’s priority target. He is reportedly poised to join them.
However, the Gunners could pursue another young midfielder too, and SportBild claim that the club could target Larsson.
Top European sides are already ‘knocking on the door’ for the Swede including Arsenal, who have been watching him closely.
Frankfurt are willing to sell for £42 million but have advised him to stay another year to gain a better competitive strength.
The 20-year-old has had a fine start to his Bundesliga career. He can comfortably operate from the number six and number eight positions.
Larsson, who has eight caps with the Sweden national team, has caught the eye with his impressive distribution and ball control in midfield.
He has completed 89 percent of his passes this term with an average of four recoveries and two duels won.
Larsson has also chipped in with five goal contributions in all competitions. He should only get better with age and experience over the coming seasons.
The youngster, who has ‘enormous potential‘ as per Frankfurt sporting CEO Markus Krosche, seems prepared for a bigger challenge elsewhere.
Arsenal could explore signing him alongside Zubimendi, but the final decision could rest on the youngster, with Frankfurt open to doing business.
