Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Fulham are keen on signing 20-year-old German youth international Arijon Ibrahimovic from Bayern Munich this summer.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Fulham have been closely monitoring Arijon Ibrahimovic during his loan stint with FC Heidenheim. The three Premier League clubs are keen on bolstering their offensive units this summer, and they have “carried out extensive scouting work” on the 20-year-old playmaker, with Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion also interested in him.
Arijon Ibrahimovic is the latest promising prospect to rise in prominence in his homeland. Born in Nurnberg, the youngster spent his formative years in Germany and graduated from the youth division at Bayern Munich. However, he has had to bide his time since breaking into the first-team squad at the Allianz Arena, embarking on three loan spells in as many seasons.
The 20-year-old has been with FC Heidenheim this season, and could not remain as productive as he would have liked during the club’s battle to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga. The German playmaker managed only two goals and five assists in 34 appearances across all competitions. However, his stock remains high, with Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Fulham among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
Aston Villa will dip into the market for a versatile playmaker this summer, as Unai Emery wants more firepower in his squad’s offensive unit. The Villans have been over-dependent on Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins in the final third, making it straightforward for top-class teams to keep them quiet. More variety in the attack is the next step in the team’s evolution, and the Ibrahimovic fits the mould.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace’s interest in Arijon Ibrahimovic is understandable. The Eagles have not been productive enough in the final third this season, with Ismaila Sarr shouldering the burden for the most part. With Yeremy Pino and Brennan Johnson failing to deliver the goods in the advanced areas, Sarr needs more support.
As for Fulham, Harry Wilson faces an uncertain future at Craven Cottage after entering the final two months of his contract, with Aston Villa among the prospective suitors vying for his signature. The Welshman will leave a gaping hole in the offensive unit at the West London club, and Ibrahimovic can be a long-term replacement.
