Swiss starlet eyes big move

Ben Khalifa keen to test himself at higher level in the future

By Francisco Acedo   Last updated: 26th November 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Swiss starlet eyes big move

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Switzerland starlet Nassim Ben Khalifa admits he dreams of playing in 'a big league' after being linked with Arsenal.

Ben Khalifa impressed at the recent Fifa Under 17 World Cup and finished second in the player of the tournament voting as Switzerland won the competition.

He has been likened to current Arsenal schemer Samir Nasri and has also attracted the attention of European giants Barcelona and Juventus.

The 17-year-old is currently on the books of Grasshoppers and is rated in the 7million Euros (£6.4m) bracket by his club.

Reports have claimed that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is looking to steal a march on any rivals for his signature by making an immediate bid for Ben Khalifa.

The Tunisian-born attacker has not been contacted about a move, but acknowledged his desire to play in a major competition in the future.

Ben Khalifa told reporters: "I have seen the rumours, but now I prefer to stay focused on my club, although my dream is to play in a big league."