Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh has revealed that he would like to ply his trade in the Premier League next season. He also stated Arsenal is his preferred destination. The 26 year-old is highly rated but is available on a free transfer this summer when his contract with French champions Bordeaux expires.
The striker has helped inspire Bordeaux to the French league title last season. They look like claiming their second successive title currently being six points clear at the top of Ligue One. Chamakh is in demand and it’s believed that Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Everton have all been in touch with his agent over a summer move.
European giants Inter Milan, Juventus and Sevilla have also made enquiries out the prolific striker. However it appears Chamakh has set his heart on a move to the Emirates. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is a big admirer and tried to sign the Moroccan last summer. He couldn’t agree terms with Bordeaux, so the striker stayed in France.
He told media: “My future? Well, I hold all the cards, I have no reason to be under pressure but everyday passing by, I am a little less a Bordeaux player,”
“My choice is to join Premier League and if I could choose, I will go to Arsenal. Bordeaux has brought me so much. I will soon clearly state things so the club can prepare to find my replacement peacefully.”
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