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Arsenal boss Wenger wins race for Charlton fullback Jenkinson

Charlton Athletic prospect Carl Jenkinson is on his way to Arsenal.

The Mirror says Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is signing Charlton's young left back Jenkinson - and putting him on a four-year contract.

The tall teenager, who has made just a handful of appearances for the League One outfit, is quitting to go to the Emirates at the end of his deal in the summer.

Jenkinson was born in the London area but has played for both England and Finland at youth level. He is seen as a potential first-teamer with the Gunners, who have Gael Clichy and Kieran Gibbs in the position.

Arsenal will pay Charlton a fee that will rise to over £1 million for his signature rather than go to a tribunal. Jenkinson is likely to stay under Wenger's wing next season but could be loaned out during the campaign.

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