Arsenal news: Barcelona could hijack Golovin transfer despite Wenger instructions - agent

ARSENAL had Russian midfielder Aleksandr Golovin watched at the 2017 Confederations Cup but Barcelona could muscle in on a deal to sign the player.

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Arsenal and Barcelona both reportedly want to sign Aleksandr Golovin (centre)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is a fan of 21-year-old Golovin, who has impressed in his early years at CSKA Moscow.

The midfielder made his Russia debut back in 2015 and is expected to start during the World Cup in his home country next summer.

And Russian agent Sandor Varga has revealed in an interview that Wenger told him to track the player during the World Cup’s warm-up tournament last summer.

Yet Barcelona are also eyeing the player and Varga reckons Golovin could join either side.

Asked on the chances of Barca signing Golovin, Varga told Russian paper Sport Express: “Why not? I see great potential in him.

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Aleksandr Golovin is one of CSKA Moscow's top players

“This summer, I watched Aleksandr a lot at the request of Arsene Wenger.

“Once such clubs follow the player, it means there’s something there.

“Their scouting services don’t just watch them for fun.”

Pushed on where Golovin could go next, Varga conceded north London remains the most likely option.

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Arsenal had scouts watch Aleksandr Golovin at the Confederations Cup

Aleksandr Golovin scores three stunning strikes for CSKA Moscow

He added to Sport Express: “It all depends on the manager.

“I have full faith in Wenger. If Aleksandr gets to play under him, he’ll be very lucky.”

Barca are also said to be eyeing Schalke’s Leon Goretzka, while Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool remains a long-term target.

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