Carl Jenkinson eyed by Brighton and Newcastle after the Arsenal right-back missed out on a January move to Crystal Palace

CARL JENKINSON is reportedly wanted by Newcastle and Brighton.

The Arsenal right-back, 25, nearly joined Crystal Palace in January and was a loan hit with West Ham for two seasons.

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Now he seems certain to stay in the Premier League next term.

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Newly-promoted Brighton and their Championship title rivals Newcastle are ready to launch summer bids for the once-capped Englishman, according to the .

Jenkinson's Emirates contract runs until 2018.

But at the age of 25 he seems a logical target for clubs trying to establish themselves in the top-flight

And Rafa Benitez's Magpies are red-hot favourites to seal the other automatic promotion spot alongside their ex-manager Chris Hughton and his Seagulls.

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