He has only 15 months left on his contract and like McGuane he may have already decided to
move on this summer rather than stagnate on the Arsenal bench.
Not exact matches
The former PSG captain would still be an important addition for many clubs around Europe, but time will tell as to whether or not he is willing to
move on as he continues to train with the youth team with an obvious desire to change Klopp's mind
rather than seek a
move elsewhere in the
summer when he had the chance.
The outburst meant that despite having only agreed a six month loan with Bordeaux last January,
rather than a permanent
move, many still expected the 31 year old to be
moving swiftly
on this
summer.
Whilst not an obviously world class name, United's issue so far this
summer has been focusing
on reputation
rather than how a player fits into the team — but reports that they are interested in a January
move for Everton midfielder James McCarthy would indicate that the trend is set to be bucked.
The Spanish midfielder joined, or
rather re-joined Barcelona from Arsenal in 2011, but never quite reached top form at the Camp Nou, and
moved on again, this time to Chelsea, during the
summer transfer window.
For example, Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, who had a
rather mixed season in 2013 - 14, is part of the team because there can be no doubt
on his world - class status and what he achieved during his three years at Real Madrid prior to his
move to the Gunners last
summer.
Both the player and City are hopeful they can strike a deal this month,
rather than waiting until the
summer, when he can
move on a free transfer.