Arsene Wenger has revealed it was 'not easy' to keep David Ospina at Arsenal this summer. Meanwhile, Arsenal legend Martin Keown has urged Alexis Sanchez to see out the final year of his contract with the Gunners with ‘dignity and respect’. In Italy, Juventus have made an offer of $29.3million for Liverpool midfielder Emre Can. Here's a full report of these transfer news:
Ospina to stay at Arsenal, amid strong interest from Fenerbahce
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confessed it was tough to keep hold of David Ospina amid strong interests from several club sides around Europe.
Wenger said: “It was not easy, because of course all these players want to play. They're top-level players, they want to go to the World Cup, but he'll get a number of games here, and he'll fight with Petr Cech. The fight is quite open. At the moment I play Petr Cech but this contest is not won definitely by Cech because I rate Ospina highly, we play other competitions, and he'll feature.” The Colombia international has often been forced to play second fiddle to Petr Cech during his time in Arsenal, and he was extensively linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce FK, but the 28-year-old keeper has instead decided to stay and fight for the number one spot at the club.
Sanchez needs to stay at Arsenal, says Martin Keown
Martin Keown has urged Sanchez to stay put at Arsenal and see out the final year of his current deal. Arsenal legend Martin Keown says there's little doubt that Arsenal need Alexis Sanchez at his very best if they're to realize their EPL title dreams this season. The former England defender is hoping Sanchez will give his all in what could be his final year in Arsenal.
Martin Keown said: “I do not think Sanchez is the kind of player to shut up shop.” The Chile international is into last 12-months of his contract and, after a summer of speculations, he actually looks set to remain at the club for the forthcoming Premier League season.
Juventus offer $29.3m for Emre Can
According to Daily Star, Juventus have formally approached Emre Can and have offered $29.3m for the midfielder.
Juventus are in the transfer market for a new midfielder, and they've set their attention on Emre Can. Liverpool Football Club are trying to tie the German youngster down to an extension and are in no mood to part ways with the midfielder this summer, but they could be tempted to sell for the right price. Emre Can, 23, is into the final year of his current deal at Liverpool Football Club and has not yet agreed on a contract renewal with the Red Merseysiders.
