Arsenal and Chelsea track Hannover's 'new Edin Dzeko' Almir Kasumovic

Chelsea and Arsenal are tracking 16-year-old Hannover striker Almir Kasumovic.The 6ft Bosnian teen is out of contract with the German side at the end of the season, which has alerted suitors.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. Enlarge Setting the standard: Ozil (centre) was the star of a youthful Germany side at the World CupHe 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.Comparisons: Wolfsburg's DzekoBundesliga 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.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.'The club have consistently been operating in the lower reaches of theBundesliga top division, but are performing above expectation in fourththis season.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.  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

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