Arsenal and Chelsea both keen on 17-year-old midfielder
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35-second readArsenal and Chelsea have shown interest in 17-year-old IFK Göteborg midfielder Oliver Mansson, according to EPL Index, citing TEAMtalk. Mansson has impressed with his composed play and has been monitored by several Premier League scouts. He made his senior debut at 16.
Mansson plays as a holding midfielder with desirable attributes, including a 6ft frame, refinement in his game, and the ability to manage possession calmly. Arsenal values midfielders who can receive under pressure and read the game's rhythm. Chelsea also seeks high-upside youth opportunities.
Other Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace, have also monitored Mansson, indicating his emergence is taken seriously. IFK Göteborg can still provide him a platform for growth, but interest from multiple clubs can create pressure. A move is not imminent, but possible.
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Arsenal and Chelsea Tracking Oliver Mansson as Swedish Midfield Talent Draws Premier League Interest Arsenal and Chelsea have developed a serious interest in Oliver Mansson, the teenage IFK Göteborg midfielder who is beginning to stir the kind of attention that
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