Joe Aribo could swap League One for the Premeir League with Arsenal reportedly keen on the midfielder.
Arsenal are keen to sign highly-rated Charlton Athletic midfielder Joe Aribo on a free transfer this summer, according to the Mirror.
A 22-year-old who rose through the ranks with the Addicks, Aribo could soon follow in the footsteps of Carl Jenkinson by swapping The Valley for The Emirates with his contract due to expire in July.
The Mirror reports that Arsenal have frequently sent scouts to watch the elegant, left-footed midfielder who has scored six goals this season for the League One play-off hopefuls.
Aribo is arguably the most exciting young talent to emerge from Charlton since Ademola Lookman but it seems unlikely that he will be wearing their colours next season. The youngster looks set to leave after Charlton offered him a new deal before withdrawing it and making a new proposal worth half the money.
Aribo will already have a few admirers among the Arsenal fan base after turning down a move to the Gunners’ North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in January, as reported by the Independent.
Although Unai Emery’s side will now have to beat Benfica and Eintracht Frankfurt to his signature.
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