Ox Delighted With Euro Call-Up
Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has said that his selection in England’s European Championship squad is a bit surreal for him but is confident that he can help the national team without being intimidated by the stage. (The Guardian)
The former Southampton attacker impressed for Arsenal in the recently concluded Barclays Premier League season and has been rewarded with a place in the Three Lions squad by their new coach Roy Hodgson.
In an interview with Arsenal.com, Oxlade-Chamberlain said: “I’m obviously delighted. To be picked for your country at any stage is a massive honour and to be at a huge tournament likes the Euros is such a bonus. I would have probably laughed if someone had told me I would be in the Euro 2012 a year ago. Obviously you would like to think that and it is what you aim towards but sometimes you have to be realistic and realise it might take a little bit longer than that.
“So for everything to happen as quickly as it has, it has been surreal and I don’t think it has really sunk in properly yet. I know I haven’t made it and I have a long way to go but this is the first step in what I hope to be a long and successful international career.”
M’Vila to Decide On Future at Season’s End
Rennes defensive midfielder Yann M’Vila, who is being chased by Arsenal, has said that he will decide about his club future when the French Ligue 1 ends this weekend. (Goal.com)
Last week, some news agencies had claimed that the Gunners are on the verge of sealing M’Vila’s signing. However, so far no confirmations of any kind have been made and now the player has come forward to reveal that he will decide on his future when Rennes’ last game of the season against Dijon is completed.
In a quick word with RMC, M’Vila said: “I’ll make my decision after the game against Dijon [on Sunday].”
He then hinted of a potential summer switch by saying: “It is true that I would like to improve my game and for that, I have to look elsewhere. Why not in a foreign country?”
Juve Not Interested In RVP Any More
Italian Series A club Juventus have decided to withdraw their interest from signing Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, according to a report published by Goal.com.
The Dutchman only has one more year to run on his existing Arsenal deal and therefore, he is attracting a lot of interest from several giants of the European game. Juve coach Antonio Conte is reportedly keen to add a world class forward to his team for next season and van Persie fits the bill.
However, Goal.com has claimed that Conte has made Napoli frontman Edinson Cavani his number one transfer target as the Arsenal captain’s wage demands would be too much to fulfil for Bianconeri.
Podolski Confident Of Delivering the Goods
New Arsenal signing Lukas Podolski has said that he will do all he can to win trophies for the Gunners and end their trophy drought that has now surpassed the seven-year mark. (The Sun)
While he admits that playing in the Barclays Premier League is no child’s play, he is confident that he can prove himself in North London by scoring lots of goals.
The German international said: “It won’t be easy as the Premier League is quite well balanced, certainly across the top six teams who are all very strong. It will be difficult. But I have joined to win titles and trophies — that is my target. I will do my very best to be successful with Arsenal.
“They play fast in England, score lots of goals and there are tough battles. I enjoy this style of football, so from that point of view I think I will adapt fairly quickly. I’m a player who plays in a similar style.”
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