Hammarby scout Mikael Hjelmberg has explained what Arsenal supporters can expect from Emil Roback after it was confirmed that the teenage striker has visited the Gunners' training ground.
The 16-year-old forward has attracted interest from both Arsenal and Bayern Munich, with Hammarby sporting director Jesper Jansson admitting that the Swedish club face a battle to hold onto the highly-rated teen.
“We were contacted and know about the interest," he told Swedish outlet Fotboll Direkt, via Sport Witness.
"He has also met Arsenal. There’s a strong interest and there are more clubs as well.
"He’s also been to Arsenal. Yes, I understand the interest. He is a forward with a great physique and speed and already a skilled goalscorer.”
Asked if Hammarby have been contacted directly from both clubs, he said: “Yes, we have.”
Hjelmberg, who works as a talent spotter for the Allsvenskan club, also hailed Roback ahead of a potential move to England or Germany.
”Emil is a forward with very good physique. He has an extreme speed, and is a natural scorer.”
Elsewhere, Roback's potential arrival could fill the gap created by the likely departure of young striker Folarin Balogun.
The Arsenal academy graduate is set to leave the club after failing to agree terms on a new contract.
