Arsenal target Jesper Lindstrom has said in an interview that he is happy to be linked with them. However, the midfielder is currently focused on his current club.
The midfielder plays for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. However, he could make a move to a new club in the January transfer window.
ARSENAL AND JESPER LINDSTROM TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY
According to numerous reports, Arsenal are interested in signing Jesper Lindstrom. The reports also claim that the Gunners are ready to make a move in the January transfer window. However, Eintracht Frankfurt will try its best to keep its star player. The Bundesliga side are going to ask 25-30 million fee from the interested sides in January. Hence, it will be difficult for the Gunners to invest such a big fee in January.
There are also suggestions that Arsenal might wait till the next summer window to sign the midfielder. However, they will make a move if other European sides come calling. The midfielder is in brilliant form for Frankfurt. Hence, the Premier League giants have shown interest in him. The midfielder has shown his happiness after linking with a top team.
THE MIDFIELDER IS ALSO FLATTERED BY THE TRANSFER RUMORS
Jesper Lindstrom has finally given a comment on the rumors. The midfielder expressed his happiness in the reports. He said,
” It’s always great to play in the biggest league in the world, but whether Arsenal is right for me is hard to say. Right now, I’m in a good place in Frankfurt, but it’s great that there are clubs like them that are watching me. Something may have to happen at some point, but right now I’m fine.”
The midfielder also said that the transfer links will encourage him to perform better. Jesper Lindstrom currently operates as an attacking midfielder for Frankfurt. However, he can also play as a right-winger. Mikel Arteta is also looking for a winger and a midfielder. Hence, it looks like Denmark international perfectly fits the profile.
Therefore, it will be interesting to see whether Arsenal bid for the player in the January transfer window. Another thing to watch out for is whether the midfielder is ready to take a plunge to the biggest leagues in the world.
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