<\/p>\n
Arsenal<\/a> are keeping tabs on AIK\u2019s highly rated Sweden U19 international centre-forward Kevin Filling, according to CaughtOffside<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Filling began his career at IK Franke before joining Swedish second-tier side Vasteras SK, where former Manchester United<\/a> defender Victor Lindelof came through the ranks.<\/p>\n His displays there soon drew the attention of 12-time Swedish champions AIK, who brought him into their academy at 14 ahead of the 2023 season. Filling moved quickly through the youth ranks and, following a short loan stint with Enk\u00f6pings SK, earned his first start on 29 June 2025. He marked the occasion with a goal in AIK\u2019s 3-0 victory over IFK G\u00f6teborg.<\/p>\n At the international level, Filling is a prominent part of Sweden\u2019s youth setup, featuring in all age grades from U15s, U16s and U17s, U18s and U19s, and is even being tipped for a call-up to the senior side under Graham Potter.<\/p>\n Despite being only 17, Filling has been entrusted with a more prominent role this season, and he has repaid the faith with seven goal contributions in all competitions this season, leading to keen interest from several top European clubs.<\/p>\n One of the clubs looking to sign Filling is Arsenal, according to CaughtOffside<\/em>, which claims that the Premier League<\/a> champions are keeping tabs on the centre-forward ahead of a potential move.<\/p>\n The report adds that the Gunners\u2019 scouts have been in Stockholm on several occasions to watch the exciting forward, having identified him as a signing for their project who can be developed into a future first-team player in the next few seasons.<\/p>\n While AIK are not in a hurry to sell him, a package between \u00a317m and \u00a321m, including add-ons, a sell-on clause and a potential loan to remain at the club, could be considered, amid interest from the North Londoners, according to the report.<\/p>\n However, Arsenal are set to face stern competition in the race for Filling, with CaughtOffside adding that Premier League rivals Chelsea<\/a> and Liverpool<\/a>, as well as Italian side Juventus, have also shown interest in the Swedish 6ft 1in forward.<\/p>\n\u2018Fantastic\u2019 forward<\/h2>\n
![](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/new-logo.png\"\/){kind=logo}