Arsenal are working on a deal to sign teenage striker James Wilson from Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have opened discussions with the Jambos over the striker. The 18-year-old has already been capped by Scotland and has scored eight goals in 21 starts for the Edinburgh club. Initial discussions are over a proposed loan deal.
Wilson has struggled to get into the Hearts team this season but he’s still just 18 and already has eight senior goals in 45 appearances. Wilson, the son of former Hearts player Danny Wilson, has impressed on trial with Arsenal and is seen as a highly-rated talent in Scottish football.
The teenager could move to the Emirates in the summer or sooner if compensation is agreed between the clubs. Wilson scored six goals in 32 appearances for the Jambos last season and made his Scotland debut in the second leg of the Nations League play-off tie against Greece.
Arsenal are working on a deal to sign teenage striker James Wilson from Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts. (Photo: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)placeholder image
Arsenal are working on a deal to sign teenage striker James Wilson from Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts. (Photo: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) | Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
In doing so, he became the youngest male player to represent Scotland at the age of 18 years and 17 days old. It comes as the Gunners are also reportedly exploring a deadline day move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.
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The Gunners are scrambling for late additions to their midfield following Mikel Merino's foot injury and have already initiated talks with Newcastle about a potential late swoop for Tonali, according to Sky Sports Germany. The two Premier League rivals are said to be locked in talks with time running out in the window - but the Magpies may be reluctant to sell the 25-year-old midfielder, who is contracted at the North East side until 2029.
According to Sky Sports, a potential deal is going to be 'very difficult' to finalise as Newcastle are reluctant to sanction a sale with less than 12 hours to go until the transfer window closes.
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