De Ketelaere joined Atalanta from Serie A rivals AC Milan for around £18.2million in July. Arsenal boss Arteta ‘big admirer’ of Serie A star as ‘surprise’ rivals ‘strongly consider’ bid

London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham both interest in signing Atalanta playmaker Charles De Ketelaere

He spent last season on loan at the club, providing an impressive 25 goal contributions in 50 appearances across all competitions.

This was a slight improvement on his time playing for Milan. Whom he failed to score in 40 matches, notching one assist.

The Rossoneri paid over £30m to sign the Belgian from Club Brugge in the 2022 summer transfer window and will very disappoint to see him thriving in Bergamo.

There is little chance of Milan re-signing De Ketelaere. He is attracting interest from clubs in the Premier League.

Arsenal lead transfer race for Belgium playmaker

There is ‘growing interest from top clubs in the Premier League’, including Arsenal.

Indeed, the Gunners are ‘keeping an eye on’ สมัคร ufabet De Ketelaere with manager Mikel Arteta a ‘big admirer’ of the 23-year-old. They should face some stern competition for the Belgian international’s signature though. Manchester City, Tottenham, Newcastle United and West Ham also ‘watching’ his progress.

The report says no club has made approach. Arsenal weighing up internally whether or not to step up their interest in the near future’.