Arsenal and Liverpool in amongst 3 Premier League clubs interested in signing 20-year-old Bundesliga talent: Reports

Liverpool and Arsenal are among the clubs considering a move for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson, according to journalist Kerry Hau. The Swedish midfielder has caught the eye with the Bundesliga club this season, registering three goals and one assist from 14 games.

The 20-year-old has taken his game to a higher level since arriving at the Waldstadion in the summer of 2023 from Malmo. He is already being tipped as a future star and has apparently turned heads in the Premier League.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Hau added that Tottenham Hotspur also have their eyes on Larsson.

“Hugo Larsson is one of Eintracht Frankfurt’s shooting stars and is currently one of the most exciting midfielders in the Bundesliga. The 20-year-old Swede has already aroused the interest of several top clubs. According to our information, the Premier League is currently looking at him," said Hau.

He continued:

“Some top-class teams, right behind Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC and also Tottenham Hotspur, we hear, have Larsson in their sights, but also one or two Bundesliga competitors."

However, Hau added that the Swede is settled at Eintracht Frankfurt, and prising him away won't be easy.

“Nevertheless, the Frankfurt bosses around Markus Dröschel can sit back and relax, because Larsson feels at home on the Main and that is why he recently extended his contract early until 2029 and, very importantly, from Frankfurt’s point of view, without an exit clause,” said Hau.

Liverpool could be in the market for a new midfielder after missing out on Martin Zubimendi this summer. However, Arsenal could have an advantage in the race, as Larsson has previously professed his admiration for Declan Rice.

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