Arsene Wenger has quite a history when it comes to developing talent, and he will believe he is the right man to turn Moise Kean into one of the best.
Arsenal are continuing to track Juventus’ 16-year-old striking prodigy Moise Keane although Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain have also joined the race, Calciomercato report.
An injury to Juve striker Paolo Dybala (below) means Kean could soon become the first player born after the millennium to feature in Italy’s top flight after he enchanced his growing reputation by scoring at a prolific rate for the club’s youth sides, with reports suggesting he will make his awaited first-team debut in upcoming fixtures against Sampdoria or Napoli.
The powerful forward only made his first appearance for the club’s under-19s in September but his remarkable rate of progress has club’s across the continent flocking, with Arsenal, Manchester City and PSG all fascinated by a centre-forward who has barely even embarked upon the first steps of his formative footballing journey.
However, according to Calciomercato, Arsene Wengers’ eye for potential and renowned ability to nurture youth means Arsenal have been watching Kean’s progress for a number of years, even as far back as his days in the club’s under-15 squad.
The Gunners may have a tough task ahead of them to convince the striker to swap Turin for North London, however, with Goal reporting recently that Kean, whose agent is the notorious Mino Raiola, is set to sign a professional contract with Juve.
Comparisons between Kean and Mario Balotelli have increased in recent weeks, with the former Manchester City and Liverpool maverick exploding onto the scene in similar fashion a decade ago.
Indeed, Kean recently marked yet another goal by revealing a replica of Balotelli’s famous ‘why always me’ shirt, which he unveiled during City’s 6-1 mauling of neighbours United in 2012 (below).
City of course brought Balotelli to the Premier League, and should they or Arsenal secure Kean’s signature, will be praying their teenage target possesses all the ability and less of the attitude.
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