MLS wonderkid Cole Bassett 'handed week-long trial by Arsenal' ahead of potential January move for 18-year-old Gunners supporter  

  • Colorado Rapids teenager Cole Bassett will train with Arsenal's Under 23 side 
  • Arsenal supporter Bassett scored two goals in 29 games for the Rapids in 2019
  • Colorado Rapids and Arsenal have connection through Stan Kroenke 

By ANTHONY HAY, SPORTS EDITOR

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Arsenal have handed a week-long trial to Colorado Rapids wonderkid Cole Bassett after the 18-year-old impressed during his breakthrough MLS campaign. 

Bassett, who is a big Arsenal supporter, will train with the club's Under 23 side ahead of a potential move in January. 

The trial period will be made easy to facilitate as Arsenal's majority shareholder Stan Kroenke also owns MLS outfit Colarado Rapids.   

Arsenal want to have a close look at Colorado Rapids wonderkid Cole Bassett

Arsenal want to have a close look at Colorado Rapids wonderkid Cole Bassett

Bassett, speaking to The Denver Post, said of his trial in England: 'As most people already know, this is my favourite club.

'I don't know which team it will be because it's an international break for them.

'Hopefully, there will be a couple of guys missing with the first team and I can get with them.

'But I'm just excited to get over there and show up basically.'

Bassett scored two goals in 29 MLS games during the 2019 season.  

 

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