Rumour: Arsenal interest in United target confirmed

Manchester United have been linked with FC Basel defender Fabian Schar numerous times in the past couple of weeks. The defender’s agent has recently confirmed that Arsenal are interested in signing the 21-year old.”He is happy at Basle, where there is a great atmosphere within the club,’ said representative Dimitrios Papadopoulos.”Arsenal? I can confirm we have had contact with English clubs who want to sign him.

“There is also interest from Italian and German clubs, but we have more contact from England.”

Schar’s impressive form has continued from last term, where he helped Basel lift the Swiss title for the fourth consecutive season, netting four goals in 21 appearances. The Swiss defender has been in great form for the Swiss side this season, including an impressive performance during the team’s Champions League 2-1 away win against Chelsea, which has drawn interest from top clubs all over Europe.