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Arsenal 'closing in on £13m January deal for Belgium wonderkid as they look to pip Barcelona to signature of defensive midfielder' being compared to Spain icon Sergio Busquets

Arsenal have reportedly moved ahead of Barcelona in the battle to sign a promising young Belgium starlet in January.

The Gunners are embarking on another title charge this season after an encouraging start to the season saw them rising to second in the table with 24 points from their first ten games - and boss Mikel Arteta is still looking to the future to maintain the club's upward trajectory.

And according to Spanish outlet Sport, the Premier League outfit are now leading the race to sign one of Royal Antwerp's most highly-rated youngsters in the January transfer window, despite Barcelona previously being tipped to bring him to Spain.