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Arsenal have the opportunity to bolster their ranks when the next transfer window is open
Arsenal have ‘sent scouts’ to watch Hearts youngster Alfie Osbourne in action, according to Football Insider. The Gunners are believed to be interested in the prospect. Chelsea and Crystal Palace have also been mentioned as potential suitors.
The Gunners are top of the Premier League table as they chase down the title. They were beaten 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final by Manchester City last time out. The London outfit take on Southampton next in the FA Cup next weekend.
Arsenal keeping tabs on Hearts youngster Alfie Osbourne
Arsenal may have identified Osbourne at Hearts as someone to break into their first-team down the line. At the age of 17, he has a lot of development ahead of him. He is a promising talent and could have a bright future in the game.
Osbourne, who operates as either a central midfielder or defender if needed, is out of contract at the end of the season. Therefore, his current club face a serious battle to keep hold of him amid attention from elsewhere. He is yet to put pen-to-paper on a deal in Edinburgh and is due to head out the exit door as things stand.
The Scotland youth international is yet to make a first-team appearance for Hearts as they look to pip Glasgow giants Rangers and Celtic to top spot this term under Derek McInnes. Nevertheless, he has been a key player for their B team over recent times. He has made 31 appearances this term in all competitions, 27 of which have come in the Lowland League.
Speaking after Arsenal’s defeat to City in their last game, Arteta said: “Well, very sad, very hard one to take, especially for our players and our supporters because we know how much it means to them and how much we want it and the fact that we haven't managed to deliver that obviously is disappointing and sad and it leaves you a really bad taste.”
He added: “For sure and there will be a lot of aspects that we will discuss. There will be a lot of aspects that we need to discuss, I think we have to reflect on that, bring the temperature down a little bit and we will discuss that.”
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