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Arsenal are in discussions to sign Swedish starlet Emil Roback from Hammarby with Bayern Munich also monitoring the teenage forward

Arsenal have held talks over a move for Swedish youth international striker Emil Roback.

However, Mikel Arteta's side will face competition from German giants Bayern Munich for the 16-year old who plays for Hammarby.

Roback, a Sweden U17 international, is quick and strong with a decent goal scoring record and has already visited Arsenal for a training spell and look around.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, pictured, is hoping to lure Emil Roback to the Emirates this summer

Hammarby sports director Jesper Jansson confirmed Arsenal's meeting and contact from Bayern for the striker who turns 17 in May. Jansson said: 'We were contacted and know about the interest.