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Arsenal in talks to sign PSG midfielder Christopher Nkunku on season-long loan to help boost top four hopes

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ARSENAL are reportedly keen on signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Christopher Nkunku for the rest of the season.

Unai Emery has so far been frustrated in his attempts to sign Denis Suarez from Barcelona due to a lack of funds.

 Christopher Nkunku could hand Arsenal a winter boost and give them an extra option in midfield
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Christopher Nkunku could hand Arsenal a winter boost and give them an extra option in midfieldCredit: Reuters

And claims he has turned to former club PSG in a bid to bolster his engine room.

The reported deal would see Nkunku, 21, arrive on loan until June and would not include an option to buy.

But the Parisians would apparently need to sign a replacement before sanctioning an exit for one of their young talents.

France Under-21s star Nkunku has played 43 times over the last two seasons after breaking into the first-team squad.

 Unai Emery knows the Frenchman from his time at the Parc des Princes
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Unai Emery knows the Frenchman from his time at the Parc des PrincesCredit: AFP or licensors
 PSG have used Christopher Nkunku sparingly in first-team matches but rate his potential
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PSG have used Christopher Nkunku sparingly in first-team matches but rate his potentialCredit: AFP or licensors

Nkunku has played alongside Matteo Guendouzi in the French youth set-up.

In a boost for the Gunners, Henrikh Mkhitaryan has returned to training.

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But the Armenian midfielder, who has been out since December 19, is unlikely be fit to face former club Manchester United.

Emery's side take on their rivals in the FA Cup fourth round tomorrow night.

 

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