Blaise Matuidi has told Arsene Wenger he wants to sign for Arsenal from French outfit St Etienne (got to be the coolest name for a football club ever…er, apart from Arsenal of course). But Wenger is hesistant on stumping up the £13million needed to gabe the player.
It is reported that Wenger has has kept tabs on Matuidi with a view to boosting the squad with the addition of a defensive midfielder and his latest comments indicate that he is waiting for the Gunners to finally make a bid.
He said: “I am flattered by the interest from clubs abroad, and I have always loved the Premier League. It is the best league in the world, so exciting, and I really want to be part of that one day, however St Etienne has its say about that.”
If Wenegr drags his heels, Newcastle are said to waiting in the wings.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are said have held talks with Jose Enrique’s representatives after identifying the Newcastle left-back as a possible replacement for Gael Clichy. Roma is said to be the destination for departing Clichy.
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