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Arsenal plot summer move for 21-year-old wide player who rejected Barcelona

Arsenal plot summer move for 21-year-old wide player who rejected Barcelona

Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing the Espanyol right back Omar El Hilali. The 21-year-old has been quite impressive in La Liga and his performances

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Barcelona reignite interest in 21-year-old right-back on Manchester City shortlist

Barcelona have identified the full-back positions as one of the primary weaknesses in their squad, and it seems Director of Football Deco is setting his mind to the task of addressing it this summer, albeit chained to their spending capacity set by the salary limit.

Espanyol defender reveals he rejected approaches from Barcelona and Manchester United

Omar El Hilali is currently playing his second season as a La Liga footballer, but first in which he has been a regular starter for Espanyol. The 21-year-old star has impressed for Los Pericos in recent months, despite his side having had a lot of troubles since their return to the top division of Spanish football.

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21-year-old right-back attracting interest from Aston Villa, Brighton and Manchester City

Espanyol are going through a tough period, with doubts about their financial situation, as they sit in the relegation zone. One of the reasons for optimism has been the adaptation of right-back Omar El Hilali to first division football though.

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