Arsenal Football Club are said to have taken an interest in Lacina Traore. General manager of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, is constantly on the lookout for the best young crop in European football, and Traore is reportedly on his wanted list.The 19-year-old striker is currently plying his trade in Romania for CFR Cluj, who are best known in England for facing Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League last season.
Standing at 6ft 8in, the Ivorian has drawn comparisons to former Gunner Emmanuel Adebayor, which is likely to be met with mixed reception at the Emirates Stadium!
Traore is rated in the £3million bracket, and Cluj president Iuliu Muresan claims Wenger’s side have been in touch, although no offer has been made.
