"Eirik Granaas, a 16-year-old from Drammen, is already playing first-team football with Fredrikstad and has been on Arsenal's radar for almost a year."
"Brexit rules mean Arsenal would not be able to sign Granaas until he turns 18, potentially favoring other European clubs like RB Leipzig."
"The Bundesliga side have done great work in recent years when it comes to developing young players and giving them a chance to play."
"Building a competitive team is vital, but clubs must also sign players cheaply and sell them for profit to balance the books under Financial Fair Play."
Arsenal is monitoring 16-year-old Eirik Granaas, who plays first-team football with Fredrikstad and has drawn comparisons to Martin Odegaard. The club has been tracking him for nearly a year, but Brexit regulations prevent them from signing him until he turns 18. RB Leipzig is also interested in Granaas, known for developing young talent. If Arsenal does not act quickly, they risk losing him to other European clubs. Investing in young players is crucial for Arsenal to improve their financial situation and player sales.
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