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Report: Arsenal and Everton send scouts to check on Perugia striker Han Kwang-song

Kwan Song Han of Cagliari scores his goal 2-3 during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and FC Torino at Stadio Sant'Elia on April 9, 201...
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Han would be the first North Korean to play for Arsenal or Everton, should either side pursue their alleged interest.

Kwang Song Han of Cagliari Calcio looks on before the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Cagliari Calcio at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on May 21, 2017 in Reggio nell'Emilia,...Han Kwang-song of Cagliari

Arsenal and Everton have sent scouts to check on Perugia’s on-loan striker Han Kwang-song, according to The Sun.

The teenage North Korea international has scored four goals in his first three games for the Serie B side, to whom he is on loan from Cagliari.

According to Transfermarkt, Perugia have an option to sign Han on a permanent deal, which would in turn include a buy-back option for Cagliari.

Kwang song Han of Cagliari in action during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Empoli FC at Stadio Sant'Elia on May 14, 2017 in Cagliari, Italy.Han Kwang-song of Cagliari

But alleged interest from Arsenal and Everton, not to mention Juventus, could scupper either side’s chances of holding on to him long-term.

Both Arsenal and Everton boast impressive records when it comes to blooding young talent, which would surely appeal to the 18-year-old.

In April this year, Han became the first player from his country to appear in Serie A, and scored his solitary goal for Cagliari in only his second appearance for the club against Torino – whose then-goalkeeper was England number 1 Joe Hart.

Kwan Song Han of Cagliari  scores his goal 2-3   during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and FC Torino at Stadio Sant'Elia on April 9, 2017 in Cagliari, Italy.Han Kwang-song of Cagliari

No North Korean has ever appeared in England’s Premier League.

Could either Arsenal or Everton make Han the first?