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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Arsenal can sign the 'next Patrick Vieira' this summer as Edu makes transfer decision

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing young Rennes midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, according to recent reports.

The two north London sides are currently locked in a tense battle to finish in the Premier League's top-four this season, with the Gunners currently three points ahead of their local rivals, who have also played one more league match this term. Now, L’Equipe, via GFFN, have reported that both teams are interested in signing Rennes starlet Ugochukwu this summer.

The 18-year-old has established himself as one of the best teenage talents in Ligue 1 this season, with Borussia Dortmund also said to be keen. The report also claims that the 6 ft 2 maestro is seen as the next Patrick Vieira, who clinched three Premier League titles during his time with the north London club.

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