Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta watches the match against Sunderland (Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Arsenal are interested in signing Austrian midfielder Luca Weinhandel during the January transfer window.
according to a report team talkThe 17-year-old is regarded as one of Europe’s most promising young talents, with clubs such as Aston Villa also monitoring his development.
Luka Weinhandel attracts interest from Arsenal
The physical midfielder could prove to be a solid long-term acquisition for Arsenal. They could use more drive and physicality in the middle of the park and Wayne Handel could prove to be an ideal acquisition.
Even if he isn’t ready to make his mark in the Premier League right away, he could become a long-term acquisition for the Premier League champions who can develop him into a future star.
Premier League clubs have sent scouts to watch the player, who is likely to be worth around £20m. Arsenal certainly have the resources to get the deal done and convincing players is unlikely to be a problem. The young midfielder would be tempted by the idea of a move to the Premier League. Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world and he will be looking to win major trophies with them.
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What is the future of Weinhandl?
Aston Villa also have an exciting project and they may be able to offer him regular opportunities at the highest level. At Arsenal, he may have to fight for first-team football.
Where the 17-year-old ultimately ends up remains to be seen. Multiple clubs are keeping tabs on him, with Sturm Graz hoping for an auction so they can recoup as much as possible from his departure.