Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is seemingly a big fan of English football, with admiration for Bukayo Saka and Old Trafford being revealed.

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• Teenager starring for La Liga giants
• Is a big fan of Arsenal winger
• Hopes to grace field at iconic venues

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The La Masia academy graduate, who continues to break records and rewrite the history books at 17 years of age, has become the face of Spanish football after treading the same career path as eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Barca are ready to tie him to a long-term contract once an 18th birthday is celebrated this summer, with interest from European rivals in the talented teenager being fended off. It remains to be seen how long Yamal spends in Catalunya.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  His stock continues to rise, with Yamal emulating the likes of Messi, Erling Haaland and NBA superstar LeBron James by becoming a Beats by Dre ambassador. Speaking as part of that partnership, the youngster has lifted the lid on his Premier League interest.

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  WHAT LAMINE YAMAL SAID

  Yamal said when asked who his favourite player outside of Barcelona is: "Right now, outside of Barca, I think [Ousmane] Dembele or Bukayo Saka are doing really well."

  He went on to say of the stadiums that he would love to play at: "There are so many I’ve yet to experience, especially outside of Europe. In Europe, some of the iconic ones I'd like to play in are Old Trafford and Anfield."

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