Monday, May 5, 2008

Makoun set to fill Flamini's boots

Mathieu Flamini’s replacement at Arsenal could be Jean II Makoun, according to the player's agent.


Jean-Christophe Thouvenel has exclusively told setantasports.com that the Lille midfielder is 'on The Gunners' short-list' if Flamini leaves the North London club this summer.


Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has declared that the France international will sign a four-year contract with the Rossoneri on Sunday night, and as a consequence Arsene Wenger will surely look at options to replace his key man.


Highly rated Makoun is also reportedly wanted by Tottenham, as the Cameroon international has built a superb reputation in Ligue 1 having played terrific football in the last three seasons.


“Makoun is on Arsenal’s short-list if Flamini leaves,” Thouvenel told setantasports.com.


“It is planned that he leaves LOSC 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 not the only one on Arsenal’s list.


“He is short and not a monster but his involvement on the pitch is huge and he is a fighter.


“Tottenham are also interested in the midfielder and I believe that (sporting director) Damien Comolli is an admirer of Jean II.”

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