Carl Jenkinson a target for Brighton after they get promoted to Premier League with Newcastle also an option for Arsenal full-back
Right-back has had a difficult time since joining the Gunners in 2011 and has had two loan spells at West Ham
CARL JENKINSON has been targeted by Brighton after they became promoted to the Premier League.
The Arsenal full-back has been told he can leave the Emirates in the summer and is attracting interest from the Seagulls and Championship rivals Newcastle.
Chris Hughton’s side have soared into the top flight for the first time after a stunning season that sees them seven points ahead of the Toon in the standings.
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Having secured promotion they now need just three points from three games to win the title.
Hughton has been told there are funds available should he want to improve his squad, and at 25 years old, Jenkinson is seen as the perfect match.
The right-back has been on loan twice at West Ham and has rarely been able to secure a regular starting place in the line-up at the Emirates.
, Jenkinson will have no shortage of options when he leaves the Emirates in the summer.
Brighton’s promotion to the Premier League was confirmed over the weekend after they beat Wigan 2-1.
The Seagulls had to wait till the end of the game between Huddersfield and Derby, which ended in a 1-1 draw and confirmed their achievement.
Jenkinson has made 48 appearances for Arsenal since he first joined the club from Charlton and last played for the Gunners in 2-0 their EFL Cup defeat to Southampton in November.