Arsenal and Tottenham in battle to sign Stevenage prodigy Ben Wilmot with centre-back impressing Arsene Wenger and Mauricio Pochettino

Feb 17, 2018

TOTTENHAM and Arsenal are in a major tug of war for Stevenage’s homegrown starlet Ben Wilmot.

Both had £1million offers rejected but will try again in the summer for the centre-half, 18, who has starred in League Two.

Spurs have strong links with Stevenage and loaned them Luke Amos, 20.

The Gunners loaned Ben Sheaf, 20, to Boro ahead of a renewed bid for Wilmot.

Meanwhile, both capital clubs continue to add targets to their respective shortlists for this summer.

Reports claims Arsenal are chasing a new forward who will provide the front line with blistering pace.

Lyon captain Nabil Fekir, RB Leipzig youngster Timo Werner and Napoli icon Lorenzo Insigne are all reported to be on Arsene Wenger’s wishlist.

Arsenal are also said to be interested in Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, with Per Mertesacker retiring at the end of the season.

Tottenham continue to be linked with Bordeaux winger Malcom, despite the capture of Lucas Moura from PSG last month.

And they are also reckoned to be keeping an eye on highly-rated PSV Eindhoven ace Steven Bergwijn.

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