Tijjani Reijnders has always studied two Arsenal legends, one of them said he rejected a move to Man City

Manchester City new-boy Tijjani Reijnders seems like a real student of the game.

Reijnders revealed he will analyse Ilkay Gundogan’s game at City in his quest to become a world-class central midfielder, which goes to show that he is an avid learner.

Kevin De Bruyne is Reijnders’ idol and a player who he always looked up to, particularly studying how the Napoli midfielder scans his surrounding areas before receiving the ball.

Pep Guardiola would perhaps appreciate the Dutchman’s openness…