Arsenal keen on Nydam ?

[Bluemike]

Arsenal are reported to be ready to make a January move for young Town midfielder Tristan Nydam.

According to The Sun on Sunday, the Gunners are long-time admirers of the 17-year-old and Arsene Wenger will step up his interest during the next transfer window.

Arsenal are said to be preparing a £2 million bid for the England U19 international having been alerted that the Zimbabwe-born Blues academy product has only 18 months left on his contract.

However, that situation is largely down to players only being allowed to sign two-year contracts prior to their 18th birthdays.

Nydam turns 18 on November 6th when it’s expected he will put pen to paper on an extended deal, as Andre Dozzell - who was similarly linked with big Premier League clubs after breaking into the the Town first team - did when he celebrated his 18th in May.

That being the case, it’s unlikely the Blues would allow the Colchester-raised youngster to move on at this early stage of his career or for anything like the fee suggested.

Nydam has made eight starts and four sub appearances for Town this season having made his senior debut in the Carabao Cup tie at Luton in August.

Can't see this one being true although it's not the first time it's been reported, 2 Million in todays market though ?? Do one Wenger.

[hallamblue]

Well I hope that's not another one of our youngsters getting their head turned with the speculation!

[Charnwood]

With the academy beginning to produce a string of young talent we will have to accept becoming a hunting ground for top tier scouts. Southampton have been in the same position for years but this hasn’t stopped them playing and surviving at the highest level.

[Bluemike]

Difference being they don't give their talent away