Arsenal has been linked in a move to Hammarby’s teenage striker, Emil Roback, and his club president has confirmed speculation.
The seventeen year old is one of the best young people in his country and has already developed a reputation as a skilled scorer.
It has attracted the attention of several major European teams who have followed its progress, but Arsenal seems to be the most serious.
Reportedly, the Gunners have not only been in contact with the attacker, but have also had him in the Emirates, according to his club head, Jesper Jansson.
He said as quoted by Star Sports: “We have been contacted and we know the interest,” he said.
“He also met Arsenal. There is a strong interest and there are also more clubs.
“He was also at Arsenal. Yes, I understand the interest. He is an attacker with great physique and speed and already a skilled scorer.
“Emil is a striker with a very good physique. He has extreme speed and is a natural marker.”
Arsenal have shown confidence in the prospects of young people for a long time and this season, Gabriel Martinelli has had the opportunity to prove his worth despite having arrived in Europe from his native Brazil in the summer.
The Gunners face uncertainty about the future of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but it is unlikely that Roback will be ready to fill both shoes if they leave.
