“Cana prefers a move to England

Marseille captain Lorik Cana was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal at the start of this year’s summer transfer window but as the Vermaelen speculation increased, that of Cana disappeared.

But now that Vermaelen deal seems to be nearly completed as his agent confirmed so Arsene Wenger can now turn his attention to a holding midfielder now; and Cana is a good option. The Albanian international stated that he has not decided whether to stay or leave as yet but in case he moves England or Germany would be his preferred destination.

“I will talk with my family and my representatives. It will then depend on what I want to do. I believe that if I want to leave, everyone at this club will respect my decision.

“It is not certain that I will be terminating my contract though. I am in no rush.

“Of the possible destinations in the future, England and Germany are the two leagues that attract me the most.”

Does it mean we are not interested in this lad Veloso?

Just read an interesting follow up regarding Eboue.

EBOUE HAPPY TO PLAY WAITING GAME

Emmanuel Eboue’s agent believes the Arsenal defender will remain at the Emirates Stadium unless an offer from a big club comes in.

Eboue revealed on Tuesday that he has grown frustrated by his failure to hold down a regular starting spot in Arsene Wenger’s team last season and could head for the exit in search of better opportunities.

Reports in Italy suggest Fiorentina and Roma are preparing bids for the Ivory Coast international, while it could also reignite Inter Milan’s interest as the Nerazzurri have long been linked with the 26-year-old.

However, Franjo Vranjkovic believes his client could be prepared to sign a new deal at the Gunners.

“Arsenal offered us a contract extension, proposing to us a four-year deal,” he told Calciomercato.it. “Emmanuel could free himself soon as at zero cost, but Wenger’s offers is very good.

“The player likes the way Arsenal plays.

“I honestly think that Fiorentina and Roma aren’t at Eboue’s level. The two clubs are not among the top ones in Italy, that’s the reality of it. But if any of the Milan clubs or Juventus come after him, that could change things.

“Inter have never contacted us but if they should call us we would be in Italy without any problems. But no one has called me.”

Eboue moved to Arsenal from Beveren in January 2005 and became a first-team regular in the second half of the following season.

However, inconsistent form has seen him overtaken by Bacary Sagna and Theo Walcott in the pecking order.

He was booed by the Gunners fans back in December after coming off the bench against Wigan and was himself substituted but Vranjkovic insists he still has a great rapport with the Emirates faithful.

“I repeat that the player has a great relationship with Wenger, he’s one of his fans,” he added. “There’s no problems with the fans either.

“It’s normal that people create great stories about great players but there is absolutely no friction with the Gunners supporters.”