Flamini Moving Closer To Juventus – Report
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Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini’s chances of moving to Juventus on a free transfer have dramatically improved, according to Tuttosport.
The Frenchman’s contract with the Gunners runs out in June and he is said to be considering leaving after being unimpressed by the club’s latest offer of £35,000 a week.
“I am a free agent in January, so we will see what happens,” Flamini said several days ago.
“I am happy here, but we will see. We have so many games in December, so it is very difficult to be concentrated on this kind of thing as we are playing every three days.”
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is said to be furious at Flamini and his agent for their conduct during contract talks, and it now seems that negotiations will be put off until the busy Christmas and New Year fixture period is over.
This means that from January 1, Flamini will be able to talk to other clubs about a free transfer move in the summer.
It has been widely reported in the English and Italian press over the past few days that Juventus would like to bring the ex-Marseille man to Turin.
Arsenal are unlikely to increase their contract offer significantly, one because they have a salary cap at the club, and two because Wenger believes that promising youngsters Abou Diaby and Denilson are well-equipped to replace Flamini