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McGuinness aiming to be next Arsenal academy success story as he seeks to follow in footsteps of Saka & Smith Rowe

Mark McGuinness believes he can become the next Arsenal academy success story, with the 20-year-old defender looking to follow in the footsteps of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe.

Mikel Arteta has shown during his reign at Emirates Stadium that opportunities will be given to promising home-grown talent.

McGuinness faces enough competition for places at present that he has opted to head out on loan at Ipswich, but the intention is to catch the eye at his parent club in 2021-22.

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