Arsenal weigh up swoop for Dutch midfielder Ibrahim AfellayJuly 30,2010
Arsene Wenger is mulling over an attempt to bring Dutch attacking midfielder Ibrahim Afellay to Arsenal.
The 24-year-old is in the final year of his contract with PSV Eindhoven , where he has played for his entire career. PSV have hit some financial problems and may be reluctant to risk seeing their prize asset leave for next to nothing towards the end of his current deal.
Afellay has excellent technique and is a very creative attacking force through the middle or from out wide. He made three substitute appearances for Holland during this summer’s World Cup.
According to The Sun, Arsenal are considering a bid and would be expected to shell out at least £7million to bring Afellay to the Emirates Stadium where he would link up with fellow Dutchman Robin van Persie .
The player’s agent, Rob Jansen admitted a move is possible, saying, "It's possible Ibrahim will want to stay at PSV but there is a chance of a move elsewhere.
"In football, you never know. There are teams interested in him for sure."
Arsenal boss Wenger has made two significant signings so far this summer in centre-back Laurent Koscielny and striker Marouane Chamakh .
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