Lyon
midfielder Nabil Fekir will only leave France for Premier League side
Arsenal, according to his father Mohamed Fekir.
His
father publically told that his son wants to play for Arsenal and wants to
work with Arsene Wenger else he will stay at Lyon.
Arsenal
boss Arsene Wenger has reportedly targeted Nabil Fekir for the upcoming
transfer window. The Ligue 1 star is showing impressive game, he has scored 7
goals in 15 games so far this season. Intotal, he has scored 8 goals in 35 appearances
since his move last year.
Lyon
will not block his move as they are struggling financially. They will accept the
offer around £8 million for their 21-year-old star. Reports
have also claimed that Manchester City are also keeping tabs on him.
He
himself has also admitted that he would prefer a move to Arsenal over Manchester
City to work with manager Arsene Wenger.
While
his father Mohamed Fekir told French publication Le Parisie about his French-Algerian
son: “Nabil would like to finish first or second and play Champions League
football with Lyon.”
Lyon
are currently on second spot, they can even win the title this season so
Champions League will not be a matter for him as he is likely to get in France.
He
further added: “If he leaves, it will be for Arsenal. It is the only club that
can enable him to progress, with Arsene Wenger. He will not go to Manchester
City to sit on the bench.”
His
father believes that Arsenal can make his son a better player, he knows that
Wenger will give him a chance and will help him.
Columnist: Stevan Jones
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