Arsenal and Spurs set for tug of war to sign £21m-rated Swiss wonderkid

Arsenal have entered the race with Tottenham to sign Breel Embolo

ARSENAL are set to hijack Tottenham's bid to sign Basel forward Breel Embolo, according to reports.

 

Spurs were in pole position to sign the 18-year-old but the Gunners have made their own move for the Swiss youngster. 

Who, according to Calciomercato, has been rated at £21million by the Swiss outfit. 

 

The Switzerland Under-21 international is considered to be one of the brightest prospects in Europe and Arsenal could beat their London rivals to his signature. 

Arsene Wenger is in for a striker as he looks to provide himself with attacking options due to the injuries of Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck. 

While Mauricio Pochettino is searching for a frontman as back-up for Harry Kane. 

 

Embolo's quality at club level has not gone unnoticed on the international stage as he has received seven caps from the Swiss national side, so a move to the Premier League could offer him the exposure he needs to kick on and ensure he has a place on the plane to France 2016. 

Embolo has made 17 appearances for Basel so far this season, scoring eight goals

German side Wolfsburg, who reportedly had an £18m bid for Embolo rejected, Everton and Juventus are also interested in securing his services.