Arsenal transfer news: Gunners target Riechedly Bazoer will leave Ajax in January according to the Dutch side’s head coach
Talented midfielder is on the radar of a whole host of top European clubs
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ARSENAL have moved one step closer to landing Riechedly Bazoer after Ajax's head coach confirmed he is in the "final phase" of a January transfer.
The Gunners have been linked with the talented midfielder along with the likes of Liverpool and AC Milan.
The young Dutchman has sparkled in Eredivisie since his breakthrough season two years ago but his opportunities have been limited this campaign as he creeps closer to an exit.
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And it seems a transfer tug-of-war will be on in Janaury after head coach Peter Bosz confirmed the player will leave after they had a chat.
He told the club website: "Riechedly and I had a good conversation on Saturday afternoon.
"He reported that his transfer is in the final phase - and I also understand this from Marc [Overmars, director of football].
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"He has a view to a new club, which is why we gave him freedom form training to work with players who are focused on our next opponent.
"We shook hands and parted in a good way."
Arsenal fans will be hoping a helping hand from club legend Overmars will convince Bazoer to sign on the dotted line at the Emirates.
Bazoer, 20, made his international debut for Holland at the age of 19 and already has six caps to his name.