Report: Arsenal plot swoop for Celtic starlet Karamoko Dembele

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Arsenal are reportedly plotting a raid on Celtic for wonderkid Karamoko Dembele. According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal are one of a number of European clubs chasing Dembele.

Celtic will be desperate to keep hold of the 16-year-old, who made his first-team debut last season. Dembele was given a 45-minute cameo against Hearts in the Scottish Premiership to underline his talent.

But the Bhoys face a battle to hang onto their academy’s prized asset with a host of clubs circling. Arsenal are joined by Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus in this race.

Arsenal signed Kieran Tierney from Celtic in the summer and will head back to Scotland for another transfer target. Dembele is one for the future and the Gunners want to snap him up ahead of their other competitors.

TBR’s view

Dembele has some big decisions coming up regarding his domestic and international future. At domestic level, should he remain at Celtic and aim to break into the team or join one of Europe’s top academy systems? Perhaps Arsenal’s willingness to promote youth gives them an advantage.

The teenager also needs to consider whether to represent Scotland or England at international level. He has played for both at youth level and he needs to make up his mind soon.