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Arsenal make contact with Euro club over signing goalkeeper in January - report
ARSENAL have opened discussions with AZ Alkmaar to sign promising young goalkeeper Jasper Schendelaar, according to reports.
Jasper Schendelaar in action for Netherlands Under-16's against Germany Under-16's
The 16-year-old is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Dutch side, but is held in high regard by the club.
However, Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web claim Arsenal are keen on signing the teenager.
Arsene Wenger is renowned for nurturing young talent and getting the best out of them
Arsene Wenger already has a wealth of talent in the goalkeeping department with Petr Cech, David Ospina and Emiliano Martinez on his books, so the signing of Schendelaar would very much be one for the future.
It is said contact between the clubs have already been made, which could see Schendelaar arrive in London in the winter window should an agreement be struck.
Wenger is renowned for nurturing young players and bringing the best out of them so it will be interesting to see how Schendelaar progresses should he move to the Emirates Stadium.
Schendelaar is an under-17 Holland international and is contracted to AZ Alkmaar until the summer of 2019.