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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Arsenal news: Transfer target has 'head turned' as Ian Wright defends Eddie Nketiah contract

Here is your Arsenal morning digest for Monday, June 20.

Tielemans claim

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has claimed that Leicester City playmaker Youri Tielemans has had his head turned by Arsenal's interest.

Speaking about the Belgian international's future on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport, Sutton said: "He has had his head turned. He won't be at Leicester (next season).

"That's the big rumour, isn't it? (Tielemans to Arsenal) The fact of the matter is that if he wanted to stay at Leicester (then he would have signed a new contract)."

READ MORE: Arsenal 'plan' £70m spending spree as Edu looks to wrap up two transfers after Fabio Vieira deal

Wright defends Nketiah contract

Ian Wright has leapt to the defence of Eddie Nketiah after the Hale End academy graduate signed a new Arsenal contract.

One fan took to Instagram to say: "Not good enough for the number 14. We should have let him go for free that's a waste of time and money."

However, Arsenal icon Wright was far from pleased with the supporter's comment, sending a reply that showed his support for the 23-year-old. The former England international responded by saying: "What's a number? Why don't you say nothing if you have nothing positive to say to our players?

"You can never call yourself an Arsenal fan with negativity of this nature ? Would you say this to Eddie's face? If not, STFU."

Read more here.

Martinez praise

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in recent days, with manager Mikel Arteta said to be keen to bolster the left side of his defence.

The Gunners would be getting a top-class player if Ajax transfer chief Overmars, who also played for the north Londoners between 1997-2000, is to be believed. “Martinez is a left-footed player who can play several positions in the back,” said Overmars.

“He is a defender who likes to play football forward.” New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has also made it no secret of his admiration for the former Newell's Old Boys star. “I find Lisandro Martinez an excellent player, he is actually starting material and this is why I talk with him a lot," the Dutchman said last year.

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