Arsenal look to sign Ilias Akhomach from Barcelona this summer

Ilias Akhomach, a winger for Barcelona, could be signed by Arsenal before Leeds United this summer

When his contract expires on June 30, the 18-year-old, who has already made three appearances for the first team, is widely anticipated to depart the Blaugrana.

After making initial contact with the Spaniard’s agent, Leeds is allegedly leading the race to sign him, but Sport insist that “nothing has been closed” as of yet. It is further stated that the Gunners are “very attentive” to the teen’s predicament and that in the coming days they may interfere with the Whites’ on-going chase of Akhomach.

Barcelona won’t likely walk away from the free move empty-handed. They are anticipated to ask for training reimbursement or a modest profit from a subsequent sell. In addition to the Gunners, Sevilla and AC Milan are named as possible employers for him. When it comes to acquiring La Masia graduates in the past, the Gunners have had success. Examples such as Cesc Fabregas and Hector Bellerin are excellent.

The pair were extremely impressive at the height of their careers, so it won’t stun us if the club tries to entice Akhomach this summer with a respectable financial package. The adolescent is a professional right-winger. With only five goals in his youth tenure, he hasn’t been particularly impressive. The Gunners could rely on his ability to acquire him, though.

Marquinhos was stolen from Sao Paulo by the team last summer for a pittance. Akhomach, who could be signed for a small compensation sum, could experience a similar repeat. He could either play for the development team or go on transfer if he were to sign with Arsenal. Leeds, on the other side, might be able to give him some time. Where he goes is still unknown.

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