Bukayo Saka reveals Man Utd icon is his idol amid Granit Xhaka transfer update

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Saka reveals idol

Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka has revealed that Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo was his idol growing up.

Speaking to the club's official website, Saka said: "When I was younger I was always a really active kid. Outside my house there was a big green space so we could all go out there, everyone from the close, and play football.

“My earliest memory of playing is actually in my back garden, but when I started playing with other kids then it was in the close out the front. It just felt natural. I don’t think I was inspired by anyone or anything to play, it just naturally happened in the environment we grew up in.

“The older I got, the more I fell in love with football. I played a lot but watched a lot of football too. I used to love Cristiano Ronaldo. A lot of other kids my age used to love watching him as well.

“The different things he could do on the pitch, his skills. The way he took free kicks too, I think a lot of us used to try to emulate that.”

Granit Xhaka latest

According to German transfer guru Florian Plettenberg, Leverkusen are still pushing to prise Xhaka away from north London. Writing on twitter, Plettenberg said: "News #Xhaka: Leverkusen is still pushing to sign him! It’s looking very good.

"(Xabi) Alonso wants him as a top leader. Understand that Xhaka wants to take on another challenge this summer. But he’s totally focused on @Arsenal now. Price valuation of around €15m (£13 million). No negotiations between the clubs yet. @SkySportDE (Swiss flag emoji)."

Caicedo responds to Martinelli injury

Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has admitted he regrets fouling Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli after his challenge injured the Brazilian international on Sunday afternoon.