Arsenal eye Santi Cazorla and Jesus Navas - Pastore to remain at Palermo
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Sources reveal that Arsenal are currently keeping a close watch on Santi Cazorla, the 26-year-old Villarreal midfielder. Cazorla is into his fourth season with the La Liga outfit and has been essential in helping Villarreal into third place this season.
His contributions so far have been 6 goals and 6 assists, giving him an approximate efficiency ratio of a goal or assist every 158 minutes.
Cazorla has the ability to play on either wing and is as effective with both feet, making him dangerous when in front of goal. The Spain international has impressive dribbling skills and accurate passing, capable of taking apart the most experienced of defenses.
His talent and class are consistent in his appearances for his country; he’s earned 22 caps for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 and found the back of the net twice. He is valued at an estimated €15-20 million.
Arsenal and Inter Milan set to compete for Jesus Navas
Reports reveal that Arsenal and Inter Milan are set to compete to bring in Jesus Navas, the Sevilla winger, during the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old impressed the top European sides during his performance in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa,
and since then has been on the radar for many clubs. Amongst those clubs, Arsenal and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 have emerged as top contenders for the player.
Navas has spent his entire senior playing career at Sevilla and understandably the club is hesitant to let him go. A contract extension was recently signed with the player which will keep with the club until the end of the 2015 season.
The contract also includes a €35 million buyout clause but that has not stopped either side from making inquiries about the player. It seems they are ready to pay however much to bring the player on board.
Javier Pastore plans to stay at Palermo
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Pastore-c18082, the Palermo midfielder, admitted recently that he would not prefer a move to La Liga giants Barcelona or Real Madrid because he was pleased with his performance at his current club.
The 21-year-old Argentine star is certain that he will get more first team experience with Palermo than with either Barcelona or Real Madrid. While brushing aside rumors of a possible move to either side, he said while speaking to reporters, “I'm always
the talk of the market, but my opinion has not changed in that regard: I have to still grow, and Palermo is by far the best place in which to do so.”
He revealed he would prefer a move to the top side when he was older and had a better chance of making it to the first team. He continued, “My priority will always be to play, so I would say that is the first option. In teams like http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38605 or Real I would
be on the bench, and I would not go there. Maybe we'll talk when I'm 28 years of age.”
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