Arsenal Favourites to Land £10m Rated Real Madrid Youngster

Emirates side linked with move for Sergio Canales

Young midfielder Sergio Canales could be on his way out of Real Madrid at the end of the season as Premier League giants Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have all expressed an interest in the 20-year-old, AS reports. The Spain under-21 star revealed on Tuesday that he’s not thinking about a transfer at the moment and that he’s determined to succeed at Madrid, but it remains to be seen whether he will be able to resist the temptation of joining any of the aforementioned clubs. Canales joined Madrid from Racing Santander in the summer of 2010, but the attacking midfielder has so far struggled to secure regular first team action because of stiff competition from players such as Mesut Oezil and Kaka. Arsenal are in the market for a new midfielder because of the ongoing uncertainty about the future of Cesc Fabregas, and manager Arsene Wenger considers Canales to be the perfect replacement in case Fabregas indeed leaves the club.

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Some sources appear to believe that if Sergio Canales is forced out of the Bernabeu, as he has stated that he personally wants to stay and fight for this place, then a move to Arsenal would be his preferred choice due to their attitude towards young players. The former Racing Santander was signed by the La Liga giants before Jose Mourinho arrived and the resultant purchases of Mesut Ozil and Angel Di Maria negated the need for the talented young Spaniard.

This source suggests that Canales could act as a Fabregas replacement but they are very different players, indeed the Real Madrid man functions most effectively out wide and not in the centre where the Arsenal captain plies his trade.

The player’s own dad has suggested that his son’s desire is to stick it out at Real Madrid but the young attacking midfielder may feel that his career is best served in the long term by a move away from the Spanish capital.

Arsenal already have a number of players who play out in the areas that Canales plays with Samir Nasir and Andrei Arshavin the primary wide men at the Emirates but given that the Russian has been linked with a move back to Russia and the fact that the likes of Tomas Rosicky may be on their way out, perhaps this proposed move may well have some semblance in reality.

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Real Madrid Youngster Turns Down Liverpool Move

Spanish Under 21 international opts against Anfield move.

Real Madrid youngster Sergio Canales has revealed he rejected a loan move to England in January despite being the subject of interest from a number of clubs. Having made just seven appearances in La Liga for his club so far this season, it would have been understandable if the 20 year-old had sought first team football elsewhere – at least on a temporary basis – and there were certainly Premier League clubs willing to give Canales a chance. Liverpool, West Ham and Fulham are believed to be the three interested parties, but the former Racing Santander wonderkid wants to prove to his coach Jose Mourinho he can cut it at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

“During January I had options to move to England, but I want to repay Mourinho and the club’s trust in me,” he told Marca. “I don’t regret moving to Real Madrid and I knew that this first year would be tough. It’s not great when I’m not in the squad but I want to show what I can do on the pitch.”

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Since his move from Racing Santander to the Bernabeu talented youngster Sergio Canales has battled manfully to get Jose Mourinho’s attention and it seems that he may well have succeeded. The 20 year old has been used more frequently in recent weeks and months and though he clearly will have to battle through a mountain of talent at the Spanish giants, he seems up for the task.

Clearly the fact that the signing of Sergio Canales was completed before Mourinho arrived at the club would have left the attacking midfielder wondering where he future lay, but the Spanish Under 21 international wants to stick at it.

However perhaps a loan move would have been a useful way to get first team experience but a temporary move that would have taken him abroad would have been unlikely. Kenny Dalglish and director of football Damien Comolli in particular, were interested in bringing Canales to Anfield as they looked to add more creativity to their attack.

However the recent fine displays from the likes of Luis Suarez, Raul Meireles and indeed Dirk Kuyt, have helped make the Merseyside club a more effective unit going forward. New signing Andy Carroll still needs time to bed in, not least because the England international is also fighting back from injury.

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Connor Wickham Commits Future To Ipswich – Arsenal And Liverpool Must Wait To Land Youngster

Portman Road teenager does not want to go to the Emirates or Anfield – yet!

Ipswich Town striker Connor Wickham has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Portman Road and has committed himself to the club.

The 17-year-old was named Football League young player of the year and wants to continue his development under manager Paul Jewell.

But his impressive performances have not gone unnoticed in the Premier League with Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United all set for bids.

But Wickham is keeping his feet on the ground and wants to learn from the people around him.

“To be that highly-rated is amazing, but all I can do is keep working hard on my football,” he said.

“I am signed to Ipswich for the next few years, and I am concentrating on that.

“I want to work hard for Ipswich and get them to the Premier League. Hopefully we can do that.

“This season is really going to plan,” he added.

“Last season ended on a high and the start of this season didn’t get off to a great start but it is nice to get back on track and achieve what I have this season.

“To play football for England, and to win the awards I am winning, shows I have the right people around me – I am taking all the advice on board and using it to my advantage.”

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