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Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko SHOCKS Arsenal with Chelsea come-and-get-me plea
NEWCASTLE midfielder Moussa Sissoko insists Jose Mourinho is following his progress.
Moussa Sissoko is a target for Arsenal
Sissoko has been linked with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain but the player claims to be happy at Newcastle.
The 25-year-old admits, however, that the Champions League remains a drawcard and says he is encouraged by Mourinho's interest.
He told French radio station RMC: "Is he following my progress? According to what I am hearing, yes.
Is he following my progress? According to what I am hearing, yes.
"He is one of the best managers in the world. He has won so many titles... Any player would love to be coached by this man.
"For the moment, I am coached by other people. If one day I have the chance to work under his guidance, I would be very happy."
He added: "For the moment, I am still at Newcastle and I feel good over there. There is no problem.
"After that, you can never be sure about what is going to happen. If I am to move, the French national team will be part of my thinking. I will make the right choice.
"Champions League football? All players dream of playing in this competition.
"I hope to participate in it one day. I am patient. I am waiting for my time."