Arsenal joins race for Aberdeen youngster Lewis Carrol

The Blues have reportedly been tracking Aberdeen youngster Lewis Carrol for a while.

Arsenal have started their planning for the upcoming summer transfer window. They tried their best to save funds this winter window. They kept silent during the window but the Gunners will sign few players to boost their squad.

The Gunners have pushed hard for Aberdeen youngster Lewis Carrol but this deal won’t be easy considering Chelsea’s interest. The Blues are also looking for a defender ahead of the new season.

As per the reports of Jordan Campbell via The Athletic, both Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in a summer move for the 15-year-old centre-back.

The Blues have reportedly been tracking Aberdeen youngster for a while. The Gunners have also joined the race. Meanwhile, his parent club wants to keep him and they would also push him into the first-team squad.

Premier League clubs would only have to pay a training compensation fee to complete the signing this summer. It won’t be easy but it will be important to see which club wins the race.

As per Campbell, the teenage defender has been compared to John Stones. Lewis Carrol has a good height and has the ability on the ball.

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