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

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By Ian Tuckey

20th April 2017, 8:59 pm

Updated: 20th April 2017, 9:02 pm

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.

Reuters

Carl Jenkinson is likely to be targeted by at least two clubs this summer

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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Carl Jenkinson slotted in neatly during both spells on loan at West Ham

Rex Features

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is thought to be keen on Arsenal and ex-England defender Carl Jenkinson, especially if the Magpies go up

Rex Features

Chris Hughton might look for more top-flight experience next season when Brighton taste the Premier League for the first time – which Carl Jenkinson has