Arsenal strike first in the fight for Spanish whizzkid Sergio Canales

19 January 2010 12:24
Arsenal have held talks with the father and agent of Spanish whizkid Sergio Canales over a potential move from Racing Santander.[LNB]Gelo Canales visited London on Monday to meet Arsenal representatives to find out what role his son would play at the club.[LNB]Gelo, who has been urged by Johan Cruyff to allow his son to develop at Santander, has already met Real Madrid officials and is weighing up the possibility of his son moving to the Premier League.[LNB] Hot prospect: Sergio Canales[LNB]Arsenal are keen to sign a striker who is good in the air and, above all, Canales' impressive debut season continued at the weekend as he scored in Racing's 1-1 draw with Valladolid.[LNB]As revealed by Sportsmail, Canales' father has also met Manchester City and plans talks with Chelsea. He wants to be certain Sergio, 18, will play an important role at his next club.[LNB] Eye for goal: Sergio Canales in action for Racing Santander against Valladolid on Sunday[LNB]Real are the favourites to sign him but he said last week: 'I won't discount any option.'Gelo said: 'My son will go to a club where he will play plenty of football. That's what interests us.'[LNB]Meanwhile, Celtic are hopeful that Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos will agree to join them on loan until the end of the season.[LNB] Theo Walcott's return boosts Arsenal's Premier League title challenge ahead of Bolton visitIt's snow joke! Arshavin is amazed that English can't cope with bad weatherARSENAL FC

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