Lille set for Arsenal talks

Gervinho: Lille confirm contact with Ivorian Arsenal keen to play in England

Lille have confirmed That They are set to hold talks with Arsenal over Gervinho.

The French champions earlier this week Revealed That They Would refuse to sell the Ivorian star to another Ligue 1 club, ruling out a move to Paris St Germain, who made contact limits.

But England has always been Gervinho's preferred destination and Arsenal have long been favorites to land him ahead of the likes of Newcastle, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham.

Lille's general manager has now confirmed Frederic Paquet They are set to hold talks with Arsenal, who have made contact.

"Dia benar-benar ingin pergi," Paquet kepada RMC.

"Kami telah berhubung dengan Arsenal. Kami akan segera berbincang dengan mereka untuk melihat apa yang mereka inginkan".

"Dia menyatakan keinginannya untuk meninggalkan untuk ke Inggris jadi kita akan melihat apa yang akan terjadi.

"Kami akan segera bertemu dengan Arsenal, lihat apa yang mereka tawarkan - tetapi ia adalah pemain yang bernilai."

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