Arsenal and Chelsea are leading the race for Aberdeen defender Lewis Carrol ahead of the summer transfer window, according to The Athletic.
The Blues have been keeping tabs on the 15-year-old for many months now, but the Gunners are ready to pip them to his services after recently coming into the picture.
Aberdeen wants to fast-track Carrol into their first-team given his huge potential and talent, but Arsenal hope to bring him to the Premier League ahead of next season.
Arsenal and Chelsea leading the race to sign 15yo Aberdeen defender Lewis Carrol. Been told he will be fast-tracked into the first team at Pittodrie but both clubs looking at a summer transfer. Compared to John Stones in style. Big talent.https://t.co/p87jpgUmHO— Jordan Campbell (@JordanC1107) February 21, 2024
The defender is a ‘big talent’ who has earned comparisons with Manchester City defender John Stones due to his style of play, especially the ability to play out from the back and being comfortable in possession.
Carrol is eligible to sign a professional contract this year but will have to decide whether he wants to link up with Arsenal, where he will join the youth team or remain in the Scottish Premiership and start playing senior team football next season.