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Arsenal close in on £25million Schneiderlin

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Holding-midfielder long-term target of Arsene Wenger

Recent reports suggest Arsenal are preparing a £25million bid for Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton.

Premier League success story

Schneiderlin, one of the Premier League’s midfield success stories this season, looks odds on to leave the Saints this summer.

Other clubs have been linked with a move for the 25-year-old, including Chelsea, but Arsenal, long-term admirers, are favourites for his signature pending a £25million bid.

Schneiderlin interested

According to The Telegraph, Schneiderlin would be interested in the move, and the transfer is ‘edging closer’.

The Gunners could make room in their midfield for the Frenchman by selling Abou Diaby and/or Mathieu Flamini.

Wenger enquiries

Arsene Wenger, the North Londoner’s manager, had enquired about the Southampton midfielders signature in the previous two transfer windows, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool also interested.

However the 25-year-old, from Obernai, North-Eastern France, remained on the south coast and didn’t follow all the other players that left the club.  It seems that Southampton’s push for Champions League football under manager Ronal Koeman this season convinced Schneiderlin to stay.

It does now seem that the Frenchman is ready for a move away and the Emirates looks favourite.

Written by Michael Horne

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