Velez Sarsfield president Raul Gamez has claimed that Arsenal are closing in on the signing of 16-year-old striker Maxi Romero.
The youngster is yet to make his debut for the Argentine side but is widely regarded as one of the most anticipated young talents in the game.
“They [Arsenal] have made an offer for Maxi Romero,” said Gamez. “I don’t want to talk figures just yet, but it’s a big offer.”
Reports have suggested that the Gunners will make a £4.3m offer for Romero, who is expected to be loaned back to Argentina, should he move to England.
“Maxi has huge potential,” the player’s agent, Rolando Zarate, told TyC Sports.
“I went to London to talk about Arsenal’s offer, and then took it back to Raul Gamez.
“Arsenal agreed to our main terms: that the player remains at Velez for two more years. Maxi is going to complete his apprenticeship at a great club like Velez. I met with Arsene Wenger twice in London. I negotiated with him and then with his assistants.
“They heard about Maxi Romero through their scouts in America. He was the player who most impressed them.”