Arsenal eye transfer grab for midfielder Anis Ben Slimane, 19, with Brondby in financial trouble over coronavirus

ARSENAL are reportedly eyeing up a cut-price deal for Brondby starlet Anis Ben Slimane with the Danish club in desperate need for funds.

The 19-year-old midfielder has chipped in with one goal and one assist in four Superliga games having broke into the first team in February, and he could now be set for a move to England.

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Brondby starlet Anis Ben Slimane is believed to be a summer target for Arsenal

According to Danish news outlet BT, top-flight clubs are expected to experience financial trouble due to the football season being suspended as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

They state that this could mean Brondby have to sell their prized assets in order to balance the books, with Slimane one of those who the club are prepared to cash in on.

It has been claimed that the Gunners are keen on luring the player to North London having been impressed by what they have seen of him.

Slimane – who has won youth caps for both Sweden and Tunisia – is said to be available for just £4.4million.

During the January transfer window, Fotboll Skanalen reported that as well as Arsenal, Manchester United and AC Milan scouts were in attendance to watch Brondy’s pre-season clash against IFK Norrkoping.

Brondby forward Simon Hedlund said after the game that they were either watching Slimane or West Ham ace Sead Haksabanovic, who is currently on loan at Norrkoping.

He stated: “It was probably some younger players that the clubs were watching, either Slimane in our team or Haksabanovic.

“Both were very good today.”

It is expected to be a busy summer at the Emirates as Mikel Arteta looks to make the squad his own.

A defensive midfielder is believed to be a top priority, with the likes of Declan Rice, Thomas Partey and Eduardo Camavinga all possible targets.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk