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Man City scout confirms interest in Ajax striker benched for Europa League clash
MANCHESTER CITY scout Sebastian Arnsen has confirmed the club are looking at Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg.
Ajax youngster scores incredible overhead bicycle kick
Manchester City are tracking 19-year-old Dolberg after he shot into the Ajax first team this year.
But Arnsen was unable to add to his notes when reporting back to City yesterday after Dolberg remained on bench for their Europa League clash with Panathinaikos.
Instead, Arnsen - the son of former Tottenham director of football Frank - watched Danish midfielder Lasse Schone and Dutchman Kenny Tete score in the 2-0 home win.
Manchester City are monitoring Ajax star Kasper Dolberg (left)
Dolberg made his Denmark debut earlier this autumn
Ajax beat Panathinaikos 2-0 in the Europa League last night
He can finish anywhere in the field
Dolberg has scored eight goals in the Eredivisie this season to take the joint lead in the Dutch top flight scoring charts.
Yesterday, Arnsen confirmed to Danish newspaper BT that City are motoring the Denamrk international, who made his debut as a 17-year-old for Silkeborg in May 2015.
"We are keeping a very close eye on him, and when the time is right we’ll make a decision on whether we should act," Arnsen said.
"He has a huge potential. He is tall, strong, brave and quick.
"He has an excellent touch, can play with his back to the goal and take the right decisions.
"And he can finish anywhere in the field. He is so special, and therefore he is of course also on the radar."
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