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Arsenal pushing to close deal for Barcelona youngster Julio Pleguezuelo Selva

Barcelona defender Julio Pleguezuelo Selva is interesting Arsenal.

The People says Gunners boss Arsene Wenger plans to sign the 16-year-old in a swoop similar to the capture of Cesc Fabregas a decade ago. Pleguezuelo, who can play at both centre-half and right-back, is a star of the famous Barca youth side.

Arsenal hope to get him for a minimal fee but there could be contract difficulties.

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