Arsenal are among several top-tier clubs expressing interest in Israeli sensation, Oscar Gloukh.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder, who made a notable impact on the European U19 Championship last summer, is on the radar of England’s top clubs including Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as Tottenham.

Israel's midfielder Oscar Gloukh (L) is marked by Kosovo's midfielder Bersant Celina during the UEFA Euro 2024 group I qualification football match Israel v Kosovo at the Bloomfield stadium in Tel Aviv on March 25, 2023. (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)
Israel’s midfielder Oscar Gloukh (L) is marked by Kosovo’s midfielder Bersant Celina during the UEFA Euro 2024 group I qualification football match Israel v Kosovo at the Bloomfield stadium in Tel Aviv on March 25, 2023. (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Oscar Gloukh, Israel’s rising football star, is being closely watched by Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham.
  • Gloukh previously attracted attention from Barcelona and Villarreal, along with interest from Milan and Monaco.
  • The attacking midfielder, currently with Red Bull Salzburg, has a preference for clubs in England or Spain for his future career.

Oscar Gloukh on Arsenal’s radar

Arsenal, along with Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are part of a major cohort of clubs showing interest in Israel’s football prodigy, Oscar Gloukh.

Israel's midfielder Oscar Gloukh reacts during the UEFA Under-19 European Championship semi-final football match between France and Israel at the DAC Arena in Dunajska Streda, Slovakia on June 28, 2022. (Photo by VLADIMIR SIMICEK/AFP via Getty Images)
Israel’s midfielder Oscar Gloukh reacts during the UEFA Under-19 European Championship semi-final football match between France and Israel at the DAC Arena in Dunajska Streda, Slovakia on June 28, 2022. (Photo by VLADIMIR SIMICEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Gloukh, who is poised to face England in the Euro U21 semi-finals, has captured the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

Joining Red Bull Salzburg from Maccabi Tel Aviv earlier this year, the 19-year-old’s performances have left a significant impression on clubs across Europe.

Barcelona and Villarreal, who had shown interest when Gloukh left Israel, have also reportedly inquired about him.

Interest extends to Milan and Monaco as well.

Gloukh’s promising career

Proving himself as a talented attacking midfielder, Gloukh notched four goals in the European U19 Championship last summer, including a crucial one against England in their 3-1 defeat in the final.

Having already earned six senior caps for Israel, Gloukh signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Red Bull last summer.

Israel's midfielder Oscar Gloukh celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Under-19 European Championship final football match Israel v England in Trnava, Slovakia on July 1, 2022. (Photo by VLADIMIR SIMICEK/AFP via Getty Images)
Israel’s midfielder Oscar Gloukh celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Under-19 European Championship final football match Israel v England in Trnava, Slovakia on July 1, 2022. (Photo by VLADIMIR SIMICEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Red Bull’s sister club, RB Leipzig, is also keen on bringing him to the German Bundesliga. However, sources close to Gloukh suggest a preference for a club in England or Spain.

“There has been so much interest in Oscar for the last few months, but we will have to wait to discuss any offers with his club,” Gloukh’s representative, Shahar Greenberg, told reporters.

Gloukh’s performance in the U21 Championship

Gloukh’s recent victory in the U21 Championship quarter-final shootout against co-hosts Georgia was crucial in setting up a face-off with Lee Carsley’s England team.

His winning penalty pushed Israel into the semi-finals.

Gloukh’s stats

Last season, the teenager made 50 appearances, scoring 11 and assisting 10 across all competitions.

In the Austrian Bundesliga, Gloukh scored two and assisted two in 15 games.

Gloukh’s value

Oscar Gloukh is currently valued at €8m.