Arsenal 'scout' young talent as Mikel Arteta faces transfer decision after 'bid'

Jakub Kiwior has attracted interest from FC Porto (Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal have just six days to complete any further deals in the summer transfer window before it reopens in January.

Seven players have joined the club this window, including Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, and Noni Madueke. That brings their spending to over a quarter of a billion pounds, while so far they have only recouped around £7 million.

Jorginho, Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey all departed on free transfers, while Marquinhos joined Cruzeiro and Nuno Tavares signed for Lazio in deals worth a combined £7m. That said, Fabio Vieira, Jakub Kiwior, Reiss Nelson , Oleksandr Zinchenko and Albert Sambi Lokonga could still generate additional funds before the September 1 deadline.

According to Spanish outlet Diario AS , Arsenal have dispatched scouts to Buenos Aires to track River Plate starlet Ian Subiabre. The 18-year-old winger is regarded as one of the club’s brightest prospects and has already attracted attention from several European sides.

The report adds that Barcelona are among the clubs ‘closely following’ his development. Subiabre’s representatives - led by Argentine legend Claudio Caniggia - are said to have made multiple trips to Barcelona this year to discuss his future.

The teenager remains under contract with River Plate until December 2026, with a release clause set at around €30m (£26m).

"It’s also a strategic investment - if he succeeds, his value could soar both on the pitch and in the transfer market. That said, competition is intense.

"Barcelona are reportedly closely monitoring him, highlighting not only his potential but also the challenge Arsenal face in securing his signature."