Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea are all interested in potential Germany great Lennart Karl, according to reports, and the Bayern Munich star has already decided which club he wants to join.
Karl is the world’s most valuable 17-year-old, having made his senior debut for Bayern during the Club World Cup in June. The attacking midfielder is having a breakout season at Bayern, with seven goals and three assists in 28 appearances so far.
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Bayern manager Vincent Kompany has described Karl as’really dangerous’ and a player with ‘killer’ instinct.
The Bavarians consider Karl as a key player for their future success, but other top teams are taking notice.
According to German website Fussball Daten, there is a’scouting frenzy’ for the teenager, who is regarded as Bayern’s ‘crown jewel’.
Arsenal are in the running to sign Karl, having sent scouts to see him in the Champions League this season. However, they are not alone in their desire to get him to the Premier League; Manchester City and Chelsea are also interested in arranging a blockbuster trade.
Despite interest from some of England’s most prominent clubs, Real Madrid is regarded as the frontrunners in the pursuit of Karl. The Germany U21 star has already expressed his desire to play for Madrid, stating: “FC Bayern is a very big club.” It is a dream to play there. But at some point, I definitely want to visit Real Madrid.
“That [Madrid] is my dream club, but let’s keep that between us.”
Bayern want Karl to sign a new deal and have set a price tag of €80-90 million (£69-77.5 million / $95-106 million) to dissuade potential suitors.
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