Arsenal Cheikh mate City for Senegal star

Anderlecht midfielder Kouyate has impressed Premier League

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Cheikhou Kouyate (left) of Senegal contests for the ball with Ahmed Khalil of United Arab Emirates during the Men's Football first round Group D match of the London 2012 Olympic Games at City of Coventry Stadium on August 1, 2012. (GETTY)

Senegal's Cheikhou Kouyate has caught the eye of Premier League clubs Manchester City and Arsenal after his performance at the Olympics.

The midfielder, 22, also had a superb season at Anderlecht.

And eyes have been cast in Kouyate’s direction, according to his representative Tedik Bekir.

Kouyate is rated as an extremely promising defensive talent in Belgium and was linked with Manchester City at points last season.

Newcastle United, were ready to use the Olympics to check up on the star player.

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  • harry bo 8 August 2012 12:44 0 0
    wow!!! you go arsenal!!!!!!
  • Emmanuel 8 August 2012 10:19 0 0
    Am so happy i been arsenal fans i need more signed

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