Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are competing with Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United for Noah Okafor, according to a report.
Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United eye Noah Okafor
The Daily Mail have reported that Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham all are keen on signing Okafor from Red Bull Salzburg in the summer transfer window.
The 22-year-old Switzerland international forward is valued at £25 million.
The report has claimed that Arsenal have already registered their interest in Okafor, who can operate as a centre-forward or out wide as a winger.
The Gunners reportedly plan to increase their attacking options for manager Mikel Arteta next season, and Okafor is one of the players the North London club are reportedly looking at.
The youngster has scored seven goals in 11 starts in the Austrian Bundesliga and has scored three goals in six UEFA Champions League matches this season.
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HITC Verdict: Arsenal have clear advantage
In our view, Arsenal have a clear advantage over Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in the race for Noah Okafor.
Now, West Ham are really struggling at the moment and could end up in the Championship at the end of the season.
Even if the Hammers stay up, the London club may not be particularly appealing to Okafor, who has won the Austrian Bundesliga thrice and the Austrian Cup on three occasions with Red Bulls Salzburg.
Yes, Tottenham are a big club who could play in the UEFA Champions League next season, but Arsenal could win the Premier League title this campaign and are going places.
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