Arsenal have entered the race for the services of 16-year-old Manchester United and Chelsea target Dino Klapija.
According to a report by Daily Mail, Arsenal are interested in acquiring the services of Dino Klapija. The 16-year-old sensation has made quite a name for himself with impressive performances of late. And some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including Chelsea and Manchester United, are interested in having him in their ranks.
Dino Klapija started off his football career with Major League Soccer club New York City FC’s youth academy. But, earlier in the year, he and his family moved to Croatia. He joined the youth ranks of Dinamo Zagreb after moving to Croatia. But in a few month’s time, he switched clubs and joined NK Kustosija.
The teenage sensation is a part of the Under-17 setup of Kustosija and has been putting in some impressive performances. The young striker has a contract with the Croatian club that runs until the winter of 2026. But, he could be on his way to a bigger club in the winter transfer window given the amount of interest in him.
Manchester United and Chelsea are two clubs who have been closely monitoring him for a while now. Both clubs are always on the lookout for young exceptional talents, and the 16-year-old seems to be a great fit. The Blues have been focused on signing young players with huge potential over the past few windows, and Klapija could be a great addition to their ranks.
Arsenal enter race for USA-Croatian wonderkid Dino Klapija and could make a move for the 16-year-old striker as soon as January 👀https://t.co/pOygVRgHTu
— Mail Sport (@MailSport) October 27, 2023
The Red Devils have been following him closely. But it seems like he might be more interested in making a move to Arsenal. The Gunners have a much better project at hand, and their entry in the race for his signatures seems to have excited the teenager.
Klapija might be just 16, but he has all the qualities of a great striker. He is physical, has pace and on top of that, he can finish with both feet. And, he is good with set pieces as well. The Croatian youth international has all the qualities needed to succeed at the top, which is why Mikel Arteta wants to sign him in the winter transfer window.
Arsenal’s scouts have been keeping a close eye on the 16-year-old. They were present to watch him in action in their last three matches. And, according to the report, Kustosija will let him leave the club if they receive a bid of £5 million plus a sell-on clause, something that the Gunners can surely afford.
