According to the Express, Arsenal are confirmed to been in talks with Rubin Kazan over a move for Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun, but a crucial meeting with his representatives will decide whether they can fend off strong interests from European rivals AC Milan.

Arsenal are constantly on the hunt for new talent, and even though their squad currently needs experience and supreme quality, the innate future of the club lies in its talent recruitment. Players like Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs have proven that the right development early in players’ career can help them reach professional heights.

Azmoun is a 19-year old striker who has represented Iran at all youth levels. The player began his career with Kazan, and has made quite an impression this season. In 9 appearances this season, he has scored 2 goals and has established the tag of a prodigy at the club. Azmoun himself confirmed that meetings are in place between Arsenal, AC Milan and the Kazan representatives in midweek, where a deal could be reached. The player has expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing in the Barclays Premier League, and it would seem Arsenal have a strong possibility of buying the striker.