Arsene Wenger may not make a bid for the Stade Rennais star as he has been deemed too expensive. The Arsenal boss in now considering making a move for Etienne Capoue instead
Two weeks back at a press conference, Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger dismissed rumours suggesting that he was on the brink of securing a move for Stade Rennais midfielder Yann M’Vila.
“This is not true, there is no interest at this time,” said the Alsace manager.
The 21-year-old has been reportedly under the radar of the English Premier League entertainers for quite some time. However, English and French sources beleive that the French tactician may not even make a bid for him in the summer transfer window.
Reports claim that Arsenal are not willing to meet Stade Rennais’ valuation of the player. The Bretons want 28 million euros for the defensive midfielder.
Furthermore, M’Vila’s form has dipped dramatically in the last few months. Moreover, M’Vila’s recent disciplinary issues might also have played a big role in why Arsene Wenger does not want to sign him.
Reports now claim that Arsene Wenger has already started working on a plan B which includes bringing Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue to the Emirates. The 23-year-old midfielder is considered as one of the best midfielders in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 and is renowned for
his ability to fill in a wide variety of defensive and midfield roles.
Arsenal scouts have been regularly monitoring Capoue and could consider signing him as the player will not cost the London club a fortune.
Toulouse want 14 million euros for the midfielder. Furthermore, Les Pitchouns president, Olivier Sadran has admitted that he will struggle to retain the services of the star player.
However, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan and Atletico Madrid.
Capoue would indeed be spoilt for choice this summer but is still waiting patiently despite admitting that the time is right for him to leave the Pink City.
“I think it’s time for me to leave Toulouse,” said the highly-rated midfielder while talking to RMC.
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