The Gunners teenager is out of contract in June and Everton and Southampton could pounce.
Arsenal’s Chris Willock celebrates
Arsenal fear they could lose Chris Willock this summer, with a trio of Premier league rivals registering their interest in the England Under-19 star, the Daily Mail reports.
Everton, Southampton and Bournemouth are all said to be keen on the Gunners forward, whose contract at the Emirates Stadium expires in three months’ time.
And the Daily Mail reports that although Willock is keen to remain at the club with whom he has been since the age of five, he wants to be playing regular first-team football next season.
Both Everton and Southampton boast impressive track records when it comes to handing young players opportunities, and a move to either club is sure to appeal to Willock.
The 19-year-old played alongside Everton’s Tom Davies during England’s 3-0 win against Spain on Friday, and added to the goal he scored in that game with a double in Monday’s 5-1 thrashing of Belarus.
Willock’s Arsenal teammate Nathan Tella has already quit the Emirates Stadium for Southampton this week, while his older brother Matthew is on the books of Manchester United.
Although the Gunners are yet to agree an extension with Willock, they would still be due significant compensation for the player should he snub their offer in favour of a move to another English club.
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