Arsenal are rivalling Everton, West Ham United and Brighton and Hove Albion to the potential signing of Fulham youngster Ibane Bowat according to TEAMtalk.

Bowat has been a regular for the Fulham Under-18s side in recent seasons, and played his part in the club’s Premier League South title win in last year’s campaign.

He’s clearly highly-rated at Craven Cottage though, with Bowat recently being promoted to the Under-23s team, as he look to further his development.

But it remains to be seen as to whether his long-term future is with Fulham, with a number of clubs reportedly interested in landing his signature ahead of the summer transfer window.

Bowat signed a two-year scholarship in July 2019 with Scott Parker’s side, but negotiations have been ongoing with all of the English clubs keen on signing the defender.

German side FC Koln were also said to be interested in signing the young defender, although it is believed that an agreement between both parties couldn’t be reached.

Bowat has also been capped at Under-19s level for Scotland, and can also operate at left-back, even though he’s primarily a central defender.

Fulham have picked up much-needed points in recent weeks, which has seen them move level on points with 17th-placed Brighton and Hove Albion.

The Cottagers beat current title-holders Liverpool at Anfield in their most recent match, and they’ll fancy their chances of surviving in the top-flight this term, with the likes of Brighton and Newcastle United struggling for form heading towards the final few months of this year’s campaign.

West Ham could be a tempting destination for Bowat, with the Hammers currently sat fifth in the Premier League table, whilst the likes of Everton are sat just on place below David Moyes’ side.

It’s set to be an interesting summer ahead for Bowat, and it appears as though he won’t be short on options, with a number of clubs keen on a deal to sign him.

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