Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal and Chelsea track Hannover's 'new Edin Dzeko' Almir Kasumovic
Chelsea and Arsenal are tracking 16-year-old Hannover striker Almir Kasumovic.[LNB]The 6ft Bosnian teen is out of contract with the German side at the end of the season, which has alerted suitors.[LNB]Kasumovic is yet to play senior football, but has impressed in Hannover's youth ranks and is set to be fast-tracked after training with the first team.[LNB] Enlarge Setting the standard: Ozil (centre) was the star of a youthful Germany side at the World Cup[LNB]He has already been called up for the Bosnia and Herzegovina Under 21 side, despite his young age, drawing inevitable comparisons with compatriot Edin Dzeko - the Wolfsburg striker who is expected to join Manchester City for more than £30million.[LNB]Comparisons: Wolfsburg's Dzeko[LNB]Bundesliga sides Hamburg and Hoffenheim have kept a close eye on him, but German newspaper Bild reports that Chelsea and Arsenal could provide an even bigger temptation.[LNB]However, his agent Jan Dreyer said: 'It is clear that Almir has aroused kindled interest at other clubs, but it is our desire that he remains at Hannover.'[LNB]The club have consistently been operating in the lower reaches of theBundesliga top division, but are performing above expectation in fourththis season.[LNB]European scouts have stepped up their activity Germany since the World Cup, when Joachim Low's side featured young talent such as Mesut Ozil, Sami Khedira and Thomas Muller.[LNB] Edin shoulders above the rest: Roberto Mancini makes first public declaration in pursuit of DzekoChelsea out of control: Woe deepens for Ancelotti's men after Arsenal defeatWalcott: Beating Chelsea will count for nothing if we lose to WiganARSENAL FC
