Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping a close eye on Red Bull Salzburg’s clash with Borussia Dortmund.
According to Spanish publication Estadio Deportivo, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are among a few top European clubs sending scouts to watch Red Bull Salzburg take on Borussia Dortmund on Thursday.
The Andalusian editorial takes a keen interest in Sevilla’s potential summer transfer targets, but they face competition from the Premier League duo as Salzburg continue to impress.
The Austrian champions have plenty of talent in their squad, and they do manage to develop some class players as both Sadio Mane and Naby Keita have featured for Salzburg during the past five years.
Having beaten Dortmund 2-1 in Germany in the first leg, many observers will be seeing if they can repeat the trick in Austria and the report names up to three players who could be of interest to Spurs and the Gunners.
Moanes Dabour:
The 25-year-old Isreali-born attacker has been in fine form this season following a loan spell at Grasshoppers, and he has 17 goals to his name already including an impressive five in the Europa League.
With over 100 goals in 250 games throughout his career, Dabour certainly knows where the net is and perhaps the time has come for a bigger club to see if he can step up in a more competitive league.
Valon Berisha:
Born in Sweden, Berisha is now a Kosovo international and he has earned plenty of plaudits for his guile, technique and vision in the middle of the park.
The 25-year-old has scored more than 30 goals and grabbed more than 30 assists from midfield in his six seasons to date at Salzburg, and again he is another who is due to step up to a better league.
Diadie Samassekou:
The 22-year-old Mali international is in his second season at Salzburg, and he is proving himself to be a top prospect with the ability to go on and play for one of Europe’s best clubs.
The holding midfielder has been a star in the Europa League so far this season, averaging 4.6 tackles, 2.5 interceptions and an impressive 2.6 dribbles per game.
Arsenal are certainly in need of a new dynamic holding midfielder, and Samassekou may represent a fine option.
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