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Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto is 'liked' by Arsenal
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Jakub Jankto wanted by Everton as Ronald Koeman joins Arsenal in race for young Udinese midfielder

Toffees are reported to have sent scouts to watch Jankto in action in 3-1 loss to Roma at the weekend

Everton have reportedly joined Arsenal in the race Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto.

The Czech Republic international, 21, was watched by Arsene Wenger's scouts last season.

 Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto is 'liked' by Arsenal
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Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto is 'liked' by ArsenalCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Ronald Koeman is said to have joined the race for the Czech Republic ace
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Ronald Koeman is said to have joined the race for the Czech Republic aceCredit: Getty Images

And his agent has claimed the Gunners are one of a number of clubs keeping a close eye on Jankto.

According to reports in Italy, Everton also watched the player during Udinese's 3-1 defeat to Roma at the weekend.

The player is said to be a "lover" of the Premier League.

But Italian giants Juventus and Inter Milan are also in the hunt.

Jankto's representative Beppe Riso recently said: "Arsenal like him, he’s a lover of English football.

"He’s also liked by Juve, Inter and other teams.

"Still, he’s young, he’s 21 years old, he must be calm and he’s only thinking about Udinese.

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 Jankto has scored once in four appearances for the Czech Republic
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Jankto has scored once in four appearances for the Czech RepublicCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has sent his scouts to watch the Czech Republic ace
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Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has sent his scouts to watch the Czech Republic aceCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Jankto starred last season after a year on loan at Ascoli
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Jankto starred last season after a year on loan at AscoliCredit: Getty Images - Getty

"After that, we’ll see. Do I see him more in the Premier League than other Leagues? Yes."

Jankto joined Udinese in 2014 from Slavia Prague.

He spent last season on loan at Ascoli, netting five times in Italy's second flight.

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