projoe wrote:Report: Arsenal Close In On St. Etienne's Matuidi
Arsene Wenger has reportedly held talks with Blaise Matuidi, and is ready to wrap up a deal...
http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2 ... es-matuidiArsenal are close to wrapping up the signature of Blaise Matuidi.
The 22-year-old French midfielder is ready to leave St. Etienne, and recently expressed his admiration for Arsenal's style of play.
Now, according to The Mirror, The Gunners are closing in on a deal, with Arsene Wenger having held talks with Matuidi yesterday. It is believed that he will cost in the region of £2.5million.
Matuidi has also attracted the interest of Tottenham and Everton, but he has made it clear that Arsenal is his first choice.
That will not be the end of Wenger's midfield signings, however, as he weighs up a move for Udinese's Gokhan Inler.
only 2.5m, lets hope he turns out to be a bargain
He's a very good DM, but he's not the big, experienced, top class DM we expected.
Matuidi is like a L.Diarra but with a great mentality, he runs a lot, he defends very well, good passing, very good strike. He was also captain of Saint Etienne, even if he's only 22. So he's got a lot of qualities .. but I dont know if he's ready to be a 1st choice at Arsenal for the next season.
I remember Sagna didn't have experience before to sign at Arsenal, and he did a great first season ... so it could be a good choice.
But I'm fed up with the french players ..
