There is drama here in the Football Transfer Tavern as it is claimed by Touchline Talk that one of Arsenal’s key targets for the summer could well be on his way to joining them.
The club have been eyeing young Yaya Sanogo for some time now and it seems that the 20-year-old is more than keen for a move to the Emirates Stadium.
The player has confessed to Sky Sports that a summer move is something he would be more than keen on and noted that: “Arsenal could be a great club for me, I scored nine goals this season with Auxerre and they think I can improve my level in England.
“I am pleased to be following in the footsteps of Abou Diaby who came through from Auxerre.
“There are many teams interested in me, but Arsenal is my choice.”
At only 20 years of age, Sanogo is one of the brightest talents around in football and it is no shock that several clubs are considering swooping for the player. Given that compensation would be required to bring the player to the Emirates, it is a question of if Arsene Wenger is prepared to pay this or would rather let the player join another club and see how he develops from there. Having scored nine goals in only 11 Ligue 2 appearances this season, Wenger knows the player has plenty of promise and seems to be prepared to pay because of this.
