18 goals/assists: Arsenal could lose 18yo wonderkid to Newcastle, likened to Bukayo Saka - report
Source: Goonertalk

Arsenal face the risk of losing Amario Cozier-Duberry amid interest from Newcastle United and other European clubs, according to Standard Sport.

The 18-year-old has had a fantastic campaign with the Under 21s, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists from 23 appearances in all competitions.

Despite this, his future at the club is pretty uncertain with his contract expiring at the end of June.

Arsenal are still optimistic of convincing the winger to stay. Newcastle have been heavily linked with him, but he has yet to agree terms with any club.

Gunners should try their utmost to keep Cozier-Duberry The youngster is highly-rated within the Gunners' academy. Last year, Under-18s manager Jack Wilshere said that his playing style reminds him of Bukayo Saka.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is also an admirer of the London-born youngster, but the big question is whether he can be convinced to stay beyond next month.

Cozier-Duberry has good potential, but he has yet to make a senior appearance. He was on the bench for a couple of games earlier this term against Sevilla and Brentford.

Arsenal still have time on their hands to persuade him to pen a new contract, but the 18-year-old may want the assurance of a first-team berth which appears unlikely.

The club are currently lacking a quality back-up behind Saka and we won't be surprised if the hierarchy invest on a marquee signing during the next transfer window.

In that case, Cozier-Duberry could decide to leave after five years in the academy.

Arsenal will receive a training compensation fee if he were to join another club, but it would obviously be much less, given his potential to evolve into a quality winger.

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