Then Zenit St. Petersburg's forward Sardar Azmoun warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group G football match between Zenit and Lyon at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg on Nov 27, 2019. (KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

TEHRAN - Four Premier League clubs, Leicester City, West Ham United, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, and Carlo Ancelotti's Everton, are reportedly keen on signing Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun, Persian Football reported on Tuesday.

Azmoun, who shot to fame with Rubin Kazan, earning the famed 'Iranian Messi' moniker, could be on his way to one of Europe's biggest leagues for the very first time.

Azmoun, who shot to fame with Rubin Kazan, earning the famed 'Iranian Messi' moniker, could be on his way to one of Europe's biggest leagues for the very first time

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According to AreaNapoli, West Ham and Leicester City have made contact over a potential 30 million pound deal for Azmoun. The same publication also mentioned Everton and Arsenal as a prospective destination.

Standing just over six feet and with a penchant for brilliantly taken headers, Azmoun certainly appears to have the physicality to thrive in English football. He has netted an impressive 26 goals in 45 games since joining Zenit St Petersburg in January 2018.

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It remains to be seen, however, which if any of the four Premier League suitors win the race for his sought-after signature.