Arsenal have set their sights on 16-year-old German midfield sensation Noah Darvich but face competition from European heavyweights.
According to Caught Offside, Arsenal are interested in Noah Darvich ahead of the summer. The 16-year-old German midfield sensation has impressed with SC Freiburg’s youth sides and continues to attract the attention of some of the biggest continental clubs.
Noah Darvich could become the next big player from the German youth ranks. He has excelled with his development with Freiburg and remains on the cusp of featuring for the senior side at some stage. It may not happen this season. But the Bundesliga outfit could ponder promoting him in a bid to keep him at the club.
There is a real danger for Freiburg as they can lose the 16-year-old German midfield sensation in the summer. A host of continental heavyweights are circling around Darvich, with his potential to become a top layer attracting them.
The report suggests Paris Saint-Germain have already spoken to his agents, and more clubs could have been holding discussions. The suggestion is that his representatives will likely make a final decision sooner rather than later, with Arsenal also in the mix.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨
Arsenal are interested in signing SC Freiburg's Noah Darvich 🇩🇪
Mikel Arteta believes Darvich would be able to fit his tactical system perfectly 🔴
Bayern Munich and PSG, who met with the player's agents recently, also keen 👀
One to watch… pic.twitter.com/XddhflWwGz
— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) May 18, 2023
Mikel Arteta reportedly admires the 16-year-old German midfield sensation. The Spanish manager could view Darvich as an astute addition to the Arsenal academy sides and possibly develop him into a first-team player under his guidance.
The Gunners could go through some vital changes at academy levels this summer. One of their key concerns is losing top talent and Premier League’s youngest-ever debutant Ethan Nwaneri. Manchester City and Chelsea are among the teams chasing the youngster.
While Arsenal are doing all they can to retain Nwaneri, they do not consider Darvich as a replacement of sorts. The 16-year-old German midfield sensation brings different ideas to the table with his technical ability and creativity from a position Arteta wants to develop in his own way.
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It is safe to say Darvich is a player with a similar profile to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira. The 16-year-old German midfield sensation will have a year left on his deal when the season ends, as Freiburg may have no option but to listen to offers for the rising star.
