According to reports in The Sun, Arsenal are tracking Liverpool FC defender Sebastian Caceres and the Uruguayan teenager is said to be flattered by the interest from the north London outfit, whose move for a £10.8m-rated defender would surely seal Hector Bellerin’s exit.
What’s the word, then?
Well, The Sun says that the Gunners are one of the Premier League clubs – along with Chelsea and Liverpool – watching the 18-year-old centre-back, who plays for the team based in the Uruguayan capital Montevideo.
The Sun says that the centre-half, who made 18 appearances in all competitions for his club so far in 2018 despite his tenders years, doesn’t require a work permit despite being South American, as he holds a Spanish passport.
The report adds that Caceres wants to follow in the footsteps of national compatriot Diego Godin, and join his heroes Mats Hummels and Sergio Ramos in Europe.
What did Caceres say?
The 18-year-old said, via The Sun: “This was flattering to hear this as they are a top team. I don’t know much about their new manager but I watch Arsenal a lot as I like the style of football.
“To play in the Premier League would be a dream for me as my ambitions are firstly to play in Europa and then play a World Cup with the Uruguay first team.”
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Would Caceres be a good Arsenal signing?
It’s difficult to say, but he certainly seems to have some good potential.
It’s always hard to know how South American players will fare when they arrive in European football, but the Gunners’ scouting team and manager Unai Emery must have seen something in him to think that he could make an impact for them – whether that is from next season or in the future.
It is certainly a position in which the north London outfit need to strengthen given a poor 2017/18 campaign, but they surely cannot afford to put their trust in a teenager as they look to get back on track and challenge for Champions League qualification again next term.