Arsenal considering cut-price swoop for Charlton youngster
Arsenal scouts have reportedly been impressed by the performances of Charlton youngster Joe Aribo.
The 22-year-old has scored six goals from midfield for the League One outfit this season.
The Mirror writes that Arsenal have sent representatives to watch Aribo in action several times this season and he is now on the club’s shortlist of summer targets.
The youngster’s Charlton contract expires at the end of the season, meaning that the Gunners would only need to fork out a small compensation fee because of the player’s age.
However, Eintracht Frankfurt and Benfica are among the overseas clubs believed to be interested in securing Aribo’s services.
His form has helped Charlton to promotion contention, with the Addicks currently on course for a play-off spot – fifth in the League One table – 11 points behind Barnsley in the second automatic promotion spot.
Get FourFourTwo Newsletter
The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.
'People will remember us because we got to No.1 in the world rankings and achieved great things - but our biggest regret is that we didn’t win anything': Ex-Everton star Kevin Mirallas opens up on 'honour' of being part of nation's golden generation
‘I’m sure we’d have finished in the top four or five if he hadn’t joined Chelsea in January. Him leaving damaged the team, but we couldn’t stand in his way’: Alan Curbishley reflects on failed Champions League dream after selling key player