Club panicked into action after Wenger instructs Arsenal officials to track player

 

Udinese are hoping to extend the contract of Jakub Jankto after the youngster received attention from other clubs. Benfica had an offer rejected by the Serie A side, and Arsenal’s scouts have been instructed by Arsene Wenger to keep monitoring the midfielder.

TMW have this morning revealed Udinese are set to hold talks with Janko’s representatives with regards to extending his contract by one year to June 2020. The Pozzo family, who own Udinese and Watford, are keen to keep one of their prized assets at the club following the recent interest in the youngster, and discussions should commence in the next few weeks.

Last month we reported Arsenal will continue to send scouts to Italy this season to monitor the development of the Czech Republic U21 international. The 20 year old was in impressive form for Ascoli last season, and was a key player in helping the Serie B side avoiding the drop to Lega Pro.

The Premier League side also sent officials to Italy last season to watch the player, and he was expected to return to Ascoli for another loan spell. However, given his displays for Ascoil, Udinese decided over the summer he would remain with them.