Arsenal to ship scouts to observe ‘Lionel Messi clone’ Giannis Konstantelias: Reports

Arsenal have joined the race to signal the Greek ‘Lionel Messi clone’ Giannis Konstantelias, based on varied studies. The Gunners are anticipated to ship scouts to look at the 19-year-old this month and should compete with different golf equipment like Manchester City, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Wolves, PSV and Valencia.

Konstantelias, who’s earmarked for a senior Greece cap within the subsequent worldwide break, has featured in 13 video games for PAOK this season, offering 4 assists. He is able to taking part in in each assault and defence and like Messi, likes to tackle gamers.

Barcelona had taken Konstantelias on trial as a 15-year-old however did not agree on a €1million deal. The teenager, now, is valued near £10m, based on studies.

It is known that even when he’s bought by PAOK in January, he would return to Greece on mortgage for the rest of the season.

Arsenal, who’re on high of the Premier League desk, are additionally gunning for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk however have already seen two of their bids rejected. Now, based on studies, they could lose him to London rivals Chelsea.

Earlier within the week, Newcastle held Premier League chief Arsenal scoreless in a 0-0 draw between title challengers.

The Gunners have scored in each different league recreation this season en route to what’s now an eight-point lead over Manchester City, which performs at Chelsea on Thursday.

The draw at Emirates Stadium allowed each groups to increase unbeaten runs in league play. Newcastle’s streak rose to 13; Arsenal’s to 11.