Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close eye on Fulham's teenage midfielder Josh King. The 19-year-old is seen as a potential solution to a left-sided attacking void in Mikel Arteta's squad.
Interest in King comes as Arsenal sit second in the Premier League with 12 points from five games. The club's next match is at home to Leeds on Saturday, looking to bounce back from a 3-0 defeat at Brighton last month.
Arsenal's interest is linked to the summer departures of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. Arteta's preferred 4-3-3 formation requires a player comfortable receiving the ball in the left half-space, a role King has filled for Fulham. The academy product has made over 50 senior appearances and scored twice in five Premier League games this season. His homegrown status is also a valuable asset for squad registration.
King is under contract at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2029. Fulham are said to value him at around €60 million and have ruled out a January sale, meaning any move would likely be a saga for next summer. The player himself has expressed strong loyalty to his current club. "100 per cent. I owe a lot to Fulham," King said. "My first home is… where I live, but Fulham is my second home."
Former Fulham striker Bobby Zamora has praised the youngster's ability. "He’s just a great talent," Zamora said.
Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City are also understood to be monitoring King's progress. He has trained with the full England squad and earned an Under-21 call-up this season. Arsenal fans can check the latest squad details and view the upcoming fixtures as the club prepares for a busy period.
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