Arsenal are reportedly set to enter negotiations with Crystal Palace for their 17 year old forward Victor Moses, although both club’s are apart in their valuations of the England Under 19 International.
Reports circulated last week about the potential capture of Moses, but the speculation has refused to go away. It is believed Arsenal are ready to offer around £1 million for the powerful winger, however Palace see his value at more £3 million.
Moses is a versatile forward, able to play on either flank or as a striker. He was born in the Nigerian capital Lagos, but moved to England aged 5 after his parents were killed. As a school boy he was coached by former Gunners defender Colin Pates, and was quickly promoted to the Academy after bagging 50 goals for the Under 14 side in one season.
Last season he was given his big break – he was granted the chance to battle for a first team place, and at just 16, put in several impressive performances. His exploits against Scunthorpe United caught the eye, as he single handily tore the relegation threatened side apart. Victor completed his debut season with three goals from 13 league appearances, particularly impressive for such a young talent.
The International scene has been where Moses has flourished most, having featured at all levels including Under 19, even though he is only 17. At Under 17 level he has partnered Rhys Murphy in attack, and played in midfield alongside Henri Lansbury, meaning the Arsenal connection could help swing any deal.
Palace chairman Simon Jordan has admitted that Chelsea have made several inquires for his signature, but have been rebuffed on every occasion. The lure of the Gunners youth development record would help if a fee could be agreed.
Victor is well known for his powerful goalscoring, and flamboyant celebration, watch the video below to get a taste of what Moses is all about.
Article By – J.Sanderson
great game for many young guns. bendtner still score 4 goals despite play half-hearted. nice to see vela got 3 goals. wilshire got 2 goals but i lost count how many he assists. i think he could be more than just bench warmer. theo if not perform consistently could lost his right wing place to this kid.
Havin said that Gavin Hoyte was much better today and that’ll do his confidance levels a bit of good aswell.
Full time Arsenal 10 Burgenwatevertherenameis 2
personally i dont think arsene is sellin anyone dis summer youngster wise not first team. lansbury played well today, Ramsey, Wilshire, Vela, was brilliant, Despite Bendtner scoring 4 hes stil rusty IMO, Mark randall hmmmm he needs to put more effort into a game hes tryin but it jus aint arsenal quality yet, Simpson is not a striker if he is he needs to b pushed into 6th gear,
Jay aint crap if theo didt score everyone would be saying theo crap
Moses signed today a new four year deal at Palace, so he will not join us!!
here is the link: http://www.cpfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10323~1352919,00.html
We were clearly never in for this player. This was just a classic case of an agent using Arsenal to promote a better deal for his client during contract negotiations.
even if we did sign him – it would spell the end of jay simpsons arsenal career – which i do not want !! I really want jay simpson to do well at arsenal.
he is one of the few talented players to come through our academy system who is PATIENT cough bentley cough…