Arsenal have turned their interest to 18-year-old Maxime Lopez of Marseille. Lopez got into the first team in this season and in his debut season he has been very impressive. The playmaker who is dubbed as the next ‘Samir Nasri’ has played five matches in the Ligue 1.
The teenager is one of the brightest prospects to have emerged out from the Marseille academy. Premier League clubs have been monitoring the player with Crystal Palace showed interest in the teenager.
A very technically gifted player, Lopez is very swift with the ball and has the sheer pace that makes him one of the most sought after player. Nasri Moved to Arsenal from Marseille and went on to become on the best-attacking midfielders at North London. Lopez could soon also follow his suit.
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is also contemplating a move for the player but the club might opt for a loan move rather than a permanent one
