Makoun, replacement for AC Milan-bound Mathieu
Flamini?
ARSENE WENGER has already targeted a
replacement for AC Milan-bound Mathieu Flamini. The Arsenal boss
wants Lille midfielder Jean II Makoun to replace the outgoing
Frenchman.
According to Makoun's agent Jean-Christophe Thouvenel,
the Gunners are keen to bring the Cameroon international to North
London after a string of impressive displays in Ligue 1 this
season.
Thouvenel said: "Makoun is on Arsenal's shortlist if
Flamini leaves. "It is planned that he leaves Lille when the season
ends and moving to England is part of his objective. "I can tell
you for sure that Jean II is appreciated by Arsene Wenger. "But the
transfer period has not started yet so I will not lie —
negotiations are yet to start.
"He is short and not a monster but his involvement on
the pitch is huge and he is a fighter. "He is not the only one on
Arsenal's list."
Flamini, 24, was pictured having dinner in Milan last
night and is reported to be having a medical at the San Siro today
before signing a four-year deal with the Italian giants. But
Thouvenel warned the Gunners would have to move quickly to secure
Makoun's services if they want him to fill the void. He added:
"Tottenham are also interested and I believe that (sporting
director) Damien Comolli is an admirer of Jean II."
