Arsenal Set To Snatch Lille Stars

Arsene Wenger could be set to bring in two young stars from French title winners, Lille.

Both Eden Hazard and Gervinho have recently been linked with Arsenal, so a deal could be done sooner than later.

Hazard has been linked with The Gunners for as long as I can remember and it seems that the majority of the Arsenal faithful are incredibly excited about the prospect of bringing in the aspiring 20-year old from the French champions.

It’s believed that a deal for Belgian youngster would cost around £12m.

Gervinho recently stated that he will decide his future early next month. Lille are set to play in the Champions League next year, after winning Ligue 1.

“The coach wants me to stay. The club will play in the Champions League and he wants to play it with me. I want to play it too, if I have such an opportunity”.

But the 23-year old from the Ivory Coast has suggested that he may be playing for another club in Europe’s elite competition next year.

“But I can play it at Lille, or somewhere else, that is no problem”.

by MIKE HARVEY Follow me on Twitter @my_karvey

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Mike Harvey

I'm 20 and have been an Arsenal season ticket holder since 2006. My family has had Arsenal links since the 1920's, and the support is still going strong. I am at every home game, and also manage to get to multiple away games, when I can. I have been writing for various blogs and websites since I was 15, but have now settled down and have become a regular writer for Arsenalinsider. I also run my own Pro Evolution Soccer blog, Only Pro Evolutions. Arsenal is my passion. Writing is my passion. I was never good enough to play for The Arsenal, so I'll do the next best thing!

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