Report: Arsenal chase 'new Thibaut Courtois'

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Anderlecht's young goalkeeper Mile Svilar, according to reports.

The 15-year-old, already dubbed 'the new Thibaut Courtois', has been linked with a host of Europe's biggest clubs.

However, Arsenal are now thought to be the favourites to secure Svilar's signature, reports the Daily Star.

"You do not know how much they call. Lots of money is also offered, but that has never played a role," the newspaper quotes the player's father, former Antwerp goalkeeper Ratko Svilar, as saying.

Last year, Svilar won the 'best goalkeeper' awards at the Under-17 Aegon Future Cup, the Under-19 PSV Otten Cup and the Copa del Agatha, despite being just 14 years old at the time.