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Young stars should avoid Arsenal and the Premier League, warns former Gunners coach

Andries Jonker believes English clubs are stunting the growth of their younger players and they should look for opportunities in Europe

Former Arsenal academy director Andries Jonker has said he would advise younger players to avoid the Gunners and the Premier League’s other sides.

Several of England’s best young talents have struggled to break into senior sides in recent season and instead, moved to the continent for more first-team opportunities.

Most notable in the group is Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, who failed to force his way into Pep Guardiola’s plans at Manchester City, but is now a regular at the Bundesliga club.