Arsenal
fans have good news to enjoy their day with as their target Nabil Fekir has
revealed his desire to play for Arsenal, according to his father Mohammed Fakir.
Lyon attacker Nabil Fekir has been in continuous link with the Gunners, he was eyed in the winter window and now Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will try to seal his move in the summer.
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Meanwhile,
Manchester City are also reportedly keeping tabs on the player, however, the
player has no plans to join them.
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His
father Mohammed Fakir recently told the French media that he would surely prefer
Arsenal over Manchester City as he has no plans to sit on the bench.
“He will not go to Manchester City to sit on
the bench.”
The
Lyon star has been sensation for his Ligue One side, he has been a regular player
and wants to keep his place in the future.
The
21-year-old has scored 14 goals in 33 games for the French outfit.
Fekir’s
father further told La Parisien that his
dream is to play for Arsenal under manager Arsene Wenger. He also added: “If
he leaves, it will be for Arsenal. It is the only club that can enable him to
progress, with Arsène Wenger.”
France
national team boss Didier Deschamps has also been impressed with his performances.
He was recently called up to play for his country. Deschamps
told: “Fekir is a player with great potential.”
Columnist: Stevan Jones
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