Marouane Chamakh could be heading off to Italy, with Fiorentina recently announcing their interest in signing the Moroccan striker this month.
Chamakh, who will make his last appearance for the club tonight against Leeds before heading off to the African Cup of Nations, has been linked with a move away from The Emirates in recent weeks with numerous clubs expressing their interest, and has even suggested the possibility of leaving the club but remaining in England.
Arsene Wenger is looking to strengthen his side this January and with news that Fiorentina are preparing to pay in the region of £5 million for Chamakh’s services, a player he signed on a free from Bordeaux in 2010, the Frenchman could utilize the cash on a particular area of his squad.
Over the summer I was suggesting that Arsenal should hang on to Chamakh and give him a chance to develop and adapt. However, he has had his chances already this season and has simply failed to deliver. Robin Van Persie has been in the form of his life and with Thierry Henry’s return albeit on a two month loan, I would struggle to see how the Moroccan international would even feature for the side if he wasn’t going to the African Cup of Nations.
It remains to be seen whether the 27-year-old will stay or be sold. Personally, I think the latter should occur.
