- Commissioner’s statement on Ventura, Marte
- Ronnie O’Sullivan: Masters champion ‘felt so vulnerable’ in final
- Arron Fletcher Wins 2017 WSOP International Circuit Marrakech Main Event ($140,224)
- Smith challenges Warner to go big in India
- Moncada No. 1 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Braves land 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Kingery makes MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- New Zealand wrap up 2-0 after Bangladesh implosion
- Mathews, Pradeep, Gunathilaka to return to Sri Lanka
- Elliott hopes for rain for Poli
Arsenal Transfer News: Gunners Chase Bayern Defender Medhi Benatia, Top Rumours
- Updated: May 23, 2016
Arsenal have initiated discussions to sign Bayern Munich defender Medhi Benatia as manager Arsene Wenger attempts to strengthen his defence this summer.
According to French media outlet Foot Mercato (h/t TalkSport), the Gunners are wasting no time in tempting the player to north London when he was “deemed surplus to requirements” after Der FCB captured Mats Hummels.
The 29-year-old player has struggled for game time in the Bundesliga after suffering a series of injuries through the campaign.
Benatia recently addressed the moot point surrounding his fitness and availability, as quoted by the Mirror’s Liam Corless.
“I can’t explain why I am injured that often,” Benatia said. “I have three years contract left in Munich. If Bayern want me to leave—no problem. If they want me to stay—I will stay.”
The Morocco international started only 11 matches for Bayern in the German league last season, according to WhoScored.com, but is considered an experienced talent at the back when ready to play.
Here is the …
continue reading in source www.bleacherreport.com
