Arsenal face competition to sign Czech wonder-kid

Arsenal will face competition from some of Europe’s top-flight giants in the race to sign Czech teenage sensation Martin Graiciar.

The Viktoria Plzeň youngster spent a month on trial with Arsenal in December and made an immediate impact after scoring a hattrick in the under-16’s 4-2 win over Norwich.

Graiciar, who turns 15 in May, has confirmed that several teams – one of which is rumoured to be Chelsea – are interested in taking him on trial with a view to signing him if he does enough to impress.

A versatile forward who is capable of playing on either wing, it’s no surprise to see the crème of Europe’s elite fighting for Graiciar’s signature – and this is why:

Pictured above: The David Rocastle Indoor Centre at Hale End