Appiah has already been linked with a host of clubs this summer
including West Ham, Tottenham, Genoa and Juventus and it now
appears that Arsene Wenger may be about to make a move for the
midfielder.
The Ghanaian enjoyed a miserable season last term. Injury forced
him to miss most of the season, including the African Cup of
Nations, and the midfielder is now keen to restart his
career.
The 27-year-old joined Fenerbahce from Juventus in 2005 and
reports had suggested he might be in line for a return to Turin,
although he has also reportedly expressed an interest in moving to
the Premier League.
West Ham had thought to be in pole position to sign the
midfielder, yet with finances an issue at Upton Park and the club
currently managerless, following the resignation of Alan Curbishley
this week, Arsenal may now become favourites to secure Appiah’s
signature.
Arsene Wenger’s hunt for a midfielder to replace the departed
Mathieu Flamini and Gilberto Silva has been well-documented. Moves
for Gareth Barry and Xabi Alonso had been mooted but no offer
materialised from the Emirates before the close of the transfer
window.
Speaking to The Telegraph about a proposed move to
North London, the Ghanaian reportedly confirmed that negotiations
had taken place but remained coy about his future. He said: “There
are talks, there are talks – I can’t say anything yet.”