- Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto could be on his way to Arsenal in January
- Arsenal are said to be in pole-position to sign the player next year
- The Gunners are facing competition from Juventus and AC Milan
Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly in pole-position to sign Udinese and Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto in January 2018.
According to the report by Calcio Mercato, the Gunners have been monitoring the 21-year-old player for over a year now, and they are set to defeat two Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan for his signature.
Arsenal set to sign Czech midfielder Jakub Jankto (photo: Talksport)
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger tried to wrap up a deal for Jankto in the summer, but the move fell through and now the Frenchman has reignited his interest.
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Jankto has bagged two goals in 13 appearances for Udinese and has a reported £6 million release clause in his contract.
Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Arsenal and and current Premier League leaders Manchester City are in battle to sign Ajax youngster Frenkie De Jong.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Thursday, 30 November 2017