Everton in Batshuayi Blow
Everton have been dealt a small blow after transfer target Michy Batshuayi claimed that he is a supporter of Arsenal who are also rumoured to be chasing his signature.
Belgian striker Batshuayi who has enjoyed a tremendous season for Standard Liege was rumoured to have favoured a move to Goodison Park only for the Liege chairman to kybosh the deal, but now Michy has claimed he is an Arsenal fan and that he will most probably move in the summer.
“I don’t think I will play for Standard next season,” Batshuayi said.
“I want to move on. Maybe I will think about a longer stay if we play in the Champions League, but I want to progress as a player.
“My preferred destinations are England or Germany. If you ask my favourite team, I’ll say Arsenal.
“It is a club with a good philosophy, where youngsters get their chance. I’ve been an Arsenal fan since I was a kid.”
Batshuayi has a contract with Standard until 2018, with a release clause understood to be worth £6.5million.
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I hope he enjoys the Emirates as much as he deserves.After all Bendtner has thrived with them, hasn’t he?