Arsenal are considering an approach for
Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue, who has been a target for the North
London side since the beginning of the summer. When the Gunners decided
to
sell Alex Song to Barcelona, several
names were mentioned as potential replacement, and French duo Yann
M’Vila and Etienne Capoue were among them. 24-year-old Capoue has
enjoyed a successful past 12 months in Ligue 1, putting in some
outstanding performances for his club side which earned him his first
cap for France earlier this year. He has often been overlooked by France
in favour of the more well-known Yann M’Vila, also an Arsenal target,
but during this past season has shown he is more than capable of putting
in some big performances, M’Vila meanwhile, has struggled.
“I am still a Toulouse player but anything can happen” ~ Etienne Capoue
Speaking
to Canal plus this evening, Capoue gave little hint as to where his
future lies. Barcelona were also interested in the Frenchman earlier on
in the summer but instead opted to sign Song from Arsenal instead,
ironically Capoue could now replace the Cameroonian at the Emirates.
With a replacement for Alex Song top of Arsenal wishlist going into
the final week of the transfer window, the Gunners may yet shore up
their interest in the young Capoue and make a bid later in the week.
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