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Gareth Bicknell

Arsenal target Christopher Nkunku refuses new deal with PSG

Arsenal target Christopher Nkunku has put the Gunners on alert after refusing to sign a new contract with Paris-Saint Germain.

The 21-year-old central midfielder has been identified as a potential successor to Juventus-bound Aaron Ramsey.

Nkunku made his name playing under Arsenal boss Unai Emery at PSG last season, but his relationship with current boss Thomas Tuchel appears to have broken down.

The France under-21 international is unhappy at the amount of playing time he is getting under Tuchel, and at not having a fixed role in the team, according to French publication Le Parisien .

The publication says he has turned down a new deal, meaning he could be allowed to leave this summer as his current contract ends in 2020.

Christopher Nkunku is unhappy at lack of playing time with PSG (X90125)

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And that opens the door for Arsenal, who have already made one £30m bid, according to Paris Team .

Arsenal target James Rodriguez is keen on joining Napoli, reports The Sun .

Rodriguez's father-in-law Hernan Ospina is reported to have told Radio Kiss Kiss: “My daughter Daniela told me that he has a great relationship with Carlo Ancelotti and would be happy to reunite with him.

Bayern Munich's James Rodriguez is reported to favour a move to Napoli (REUTERS)

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“I think he would one day like to play in Italy and of course at a big club like Napoli.

“All Colombian players would like to have an experience in Serie A.

“The appeal of the championship has increased a lot since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus .”

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The Real Madrid man is currently approaching the end of a two-year loan spell at Bayern Munich.

Meanwhile, former Arsenal chief executive wants to take Gunners boss Unai Emery to AC Milan, according to reports in Italy.

Tuttomercato reports that Gazidis is keen to raid his old club for Emery as current Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso's future is increasingly unclear.

Arsenal host Napoli in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday.

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