Arsenal Attempt To Tempt Midfield General Away From Signing For Fierce PL Rivals – Report

Arsenal are apparently attempting to convince Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin that he is better suited to a move to the Emirates than to north London rivals Spurs, as reported by the Daily Star.

Schneiderlin is reportedly keen on a move away from St. Mary’s, with Spurs the most obvious destination. Tottenham are interested in bringing Schneiderlin to link up with Mauricio Pochettino again, who managed him last season at Southampton.

Arsene Wenger has apparently personally interjected, with the Gunners contacting Schneiderlin in order to stop him moving to their hated cross-city rivals.

Wenger supposedly discussed a move with Schneiderlin while he was working in Brazil as a pundit during this summer’s World Cup.

Arsenal’s French brigade are also involved in working on the move, apparently, with internationals Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny trying to convince both Schneiderlin and Arsenal that a move would be for the best.

A potential spanner in the works is Southampton’s reluctance to sell, having seen a vast exodus of stars during this summer’s transfer window. They have already lost Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert, Luke Shaw and Calum Chambers.

Spurs also apparently possess an interest in Jay Rodriguez, who will be injured until shortly after the season stars.

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8 thoughts on “Arsenal Attempt To Tempt Midfield General Away From Signing For Fierce PL Rivals – Report”

  1. I suppose all the gooners will now be saying he is good enough for their team again now there’s chance they could still get him as opposed to being not good enough when they thought spurs were getting him.

  2. My initial thought: not sure you should have used ‘attempt’ and ‘tempt’ in a three word group as part of one sentence. Probably would have been better with ‘try to tempt’ or ‘attempt to persuade’ or something 🙂

  3. If there was any truth in his story I’m sure the FA will be bringing charges against arsenal for a clear breach of tapping up rules.

  4. AHH,,,,,,dont ye just love the arse…..next will be he will join due to red tops same as saints…….ps yip tapping up at its best!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  5. Any way I thought the arses were the best team in the world and can attract any player they want?? But now we read that they have to try to convince a player to join them who on the face of it doesn’t seem to want to go there. Tap tap tap tap, naughty naughty mr Wenger…….

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