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Arsenal monitoring young Spanish midfielder Pablo Fornals after impressive season for Malaga

Gunners are reportedly very close to landing the 21-year-old star who has scored four goals for Malaga

ARSENAL are keeping a keen eye on Spain international Pablo Fornals.

According to ,  the Malaga midfielder has caught the attention of the Gunners following his impressive season so far in La Liga.

 Arsenal are keeping tabs on Pablo Fornals following his successful campaign
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Arsenal are keeping tabs on Pablo Fornals following his successful campaignCredit: EPA

The 21-year-old has proved his goal-scoring prowess as well as his ability to set up his teammates - after netting four times and providing two assists in 22 appearances.

The Gunners are believed to be monitoring the midfielder very closely, with scout reports dating back over several months.

It's believed Arsenal are not the only team keeping tabs on Fornals, but the Premier League side are reportedly lining up a deal to sign him next summer.

 Fornals has made 22 appearances, scoring four goals and providing two assists
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Fornals has made 22 appearances, scoring four goals and providing two assistsCredit: Getty Images
 Arsene Wenger's scouting team have monitored the midfielder for several months
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Arsene Wenger's scouting team have monitored the midfielder for several monthsCredit: Getty Images

Malaga, who are 13th in La Liga, are hopefully of keeping hold of their talented youngster who is tied down until 2019.

But something that will work in Arsenal's favour is his buy-out clause, which is rumoured to be between £8.5million and £10millon.

Fornals began his youth career at Villarreal, he then joined Castellon before joining Malaga before turning pro.

 Arsenal are reportedly plotting a move for Fornals in the summer
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Arsenal are reportedly plotting a move for Fornals in the summerCredit: Alamy
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