Arsenal scouts are now obsessed with the 'amazing' Champions League record-breaker

Arsenal Scouts are now obsessed with a 'fantastic' young midfielder after his impressive performances this season, according to a report.

Arsenal is still within reach of Liverpool

Although Liverpool are showing no signs of slowing down in their quest for the title Premier League Arsenal achieved a 5-0 victory over its host West Ham United yesterday, so the nine-point difference is by no means impossible for Arsenal to overcome in the second half of the season.

but, Mikel Arteta He may have to bring in some reinforcements this winter in order to give his side the best possible chance of catching Arne Slott's men, and it is believed the manager is keen to sign a new striker.

Randall Kolo Mwani Included in Arteta's list of goals, as the Frenchman's future at Paris Saint-Germain remains uncertain, while A move is also being planned for Galatasaray loanee Victor Osimhenalthough the deal will not be cheap, with a fee of £66m being touted.

Signing a new striker appears to be a priority for the Gunners, given the number of targets identified, but Arteta is still continuing to look at players in other positions who can make a long-term contribution to the club.

One of these players is Ayoub Boadi, with Arsenal scouts said to have been impressed by the Lille midfielder He is “fascinated” by his talent, having put in some great performances so far this season. However, there could be stiff competition for Boadi's signature, as he is on the radar of a number of major European clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

In 2023, the youngster broke the record by becoming the youngest player ever to play in a European club competition match, making his debut aged 16 years and 3 days. As the star won't turn 18 until October, a move to England is not possible in January, but he could leave Lille at the end of the season.

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The Gunners are looking forward to a potential deal next summer.

One for the future

The young Frenchman has added to his Champions League experience this season five His appearance in the competition is no small feat considering that he is still only 17 years old. Football talent scout Jacek Kulig gave an overview of the maestro's abilities, Saying He is a 'midfield monitor' as well Simile To Manchester City player Ilkay Gundogan and described him as “amazing”.

Boadi is a very prospective player and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal make a move for him at the end of the season, but Arteta's most pressing concern is strengthening his squad next January. With Raheem Sterling and Bukayo Saka sidelined through injury, Arteta may have to bolster his attacking options ahead of the second half of the season, if his side are to have any chance of catching Liverpool.