Arsenal and Forest Among Clubs Eyeing Highly Rated Swedish Wonderkid

Arsenal and Nottingham Forest are preparing to face each other at the City Ground this afternoon, but it appears the two clubs have something else in common. Both are reportedly keeping a close eye on one of Sweden’s most exciting young midfielders!

Oliver Mansson, the 17-year-old IFK Göteborg starlet, is attracting considerable interest from Premier League clubs after impressing in his breakthrough season in Swedish football.

According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal and Chelsea have been particularly impressed by the youngster’s performances, while Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Sunderland are also monitoring his progress.

Who Is Arsenal Target Oliver Mansson?

Mansson made his senior debut for IFK Göteborg at just 16 and has quickly established himself as a player worth watching.

Standing around six feet tall, the defensive midfielder combines a strong physical presence with excellent technical ability, composure and an impressive range of passing.

His ability to control proceedings from a deeper midfield position has reportedly caught the attention of Premier League scouts.

Arsenal have previously monitored emerging talents in Swedish football, so their reported interest in Mansson is hardly surprising.

However, with so many English clubs watching him, securing his signature could prove difficult.

Could Arsenal Win the Race for Mansson?

There’s no indication that a transfer is imminent, and the youngster is still gaining valuable first-team experience in Sweden.

Nevertheless, Arsenal’s reputation for developing young players could work in their favour.

We’ve already seen how 16 year old Max Dowman has progressed from Arsenal’s academy into the senior setup, demonstrating that talented youngsters can earn opportunities under Mikel Arteta.

Of course, Chelsea and Tottenham will have their own ideas, and Forest might fancy their chances too!