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Ex-Arsenal and Manchester City target Omar Abdulrahman makes Premier League come and get me plea

Saudi Arabian star dreams of making the same impact as fellow countryman Mohamed Salah has with Liverpool

FORMER Manchester City and Arsenal target Omar Abdulrahman has urged Premier League clubs to sign him.

Someone will be getting the new Mohamed Salah, he claims.

 Omar Abdulrahman is itching to play in the Premier League
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Omar Abdulrahman is itching to play in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty Images - Getty

UAE international Abdulrahman has had a trial with City and an offer from the Gunners.

Dubbed the Arabian Lionel Messi, he was named 2016 Asian Player of the Year.

The attacking midfielder, 26, will be out of contract with UAE club Al Ain next summer.

Currently their captain, he has spent 11 years with them - winning nine trophies including three Gulf League titles.


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 Abdulrahman bears a startling resemblance to David Luiz
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Abdulrahman bears a startling resemblance to David LuizCredit: Reuters
 Abdulrahman tucks home a penalty against Barcelona
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Abdulrahman tucks home a penalty against Barcelona

He now hopes to emulate Liverpool's Egypt star Salah, who heads the Premier League's goal chart with 17.

Saudi Arabia-born Abdulrahman bears a strong resemblance to Chelsea defender David Luiz.


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Abdulrahman said: "I received offers from Nice and Arsenal, but the negotiations fell through.

"I also had a two-week trial with Manchester City in 2013, and nearly joined them.

 Abdulrahman would love to become the new Mohamed Salah
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Abdulrahman would love to become the new Mohamed SalahCredit: AFP or licensors
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"But the Emirates' FIFA ranking was low, so I could not get registered. I now have offers from Turkish clubs.

"It is still my dream to play in Europe. My contract with Al Ain runs out in six months, so it possible for me to go there soon.

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"Look at Mohamed Salah, and how the whole world talks about him.

"He managed to raise the name of Egypt in the footballing world, and guided them to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.

"My aim is to become like him."

Abdulrahman has won 57 caps for the UAE, scoring nine goals.

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