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Premier League giants Arsenal are said to be closing in on a deal to sign exciting young striker David Henen of Anderlecht this summer.
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The Gunners are being linked with some of the world’s biggest names this summer, but that hasn’t stopped their extensive scouting network from going a little further to uncover some fresh young talent from mainland Europe.
The 18-year-old has spent much of the last season on loan at Monaco from Jupiler League giants Anderlecht, and according to two prominent Belgian journalists, Kristof Terreur and Sven Claes, the Gunners are close to agreeing a €1.5m fee for the striker.
Arsenal are in talks with Belgian striker David Henen (18, Anderlecht). Last year, he played on loan at AS Monaco. (Via @svenclaes). #AFC
— Kristof Terreur (@HLNinEngeland) June 30, 2014
#Arsenal is negotiating with David Henen (18). Belgian striker from #RSCA played last year on loan for Monaco. Fee: €1.5M.
— Sven Claes (@svenclaes) June 30, 2014
Reports in Belgium reveal that Henen would be joining one of the best European academies and it is too good an offer to turn down.
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