Udinese defensive midfielder Gokhan Inler could swap Serie A for the Premier League this summer after his agent Dino Lamberti revealed that several English clubs were keeping tabs on the Swiss international. Formally linked with Arsenal it is understood that Manchester City and Chelsea are amongst possible suitors.
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti are both long-term admirers of the 25-year-old having both previously tried to sign the former FC Zurich man for Inter and AC Milan respectively following his impressive showing on home turf at Euro 2008. Having been a stalwart for Udinese over the last three years it is believed that Inler is now ready to test himself in England despite previously playing down contact with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
It is thought that Inler retains a value upwards of £15 million; a figure which would fall into the Arsenal price bracket, but could be inflated should the financial muscle of both Manchester City and Chelsea become involved in a bidding war.
Speaking about the speculation surrounding his client, representative Dino Lamberti exclusively revealed to sport.co.uk:
“It is too early to say [if Inler will leave].
“Plenty of big Premier League clubs are interested in him, especially as his contract at Udinese expires this summer.”
Inler will travel with Switzerland to South Africa this summer hoping that he can replicate the form which consolidated his reputation as one of Europe’s most dependable midfielders.
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti are both long-term admirers of the 25-year-old having both previously tried to sign the former FC Zurich man for Inter and AC Milan respectively following his impressive showing on home turf at Euro 2008. Having been a stalwart for Udinese over the last three years it is believed that Inler is now ready to test himself in England despite previously playing down contact with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
It is thought that Inler retains a value upwards of £15 million; a figure which would fall into the Arsenal price bracket, but could be inflated should the financial muscle of both Manchester City and Chelsea become involved in a bidding war.
Speaking about the speculation surrounding his client, representative Dino Lamberti exclusively revealed to sport.co.uk:
“It is too early to say [if Inler will leave].
“Plenty of big Premier League clubs are interested in him, especially as his contract at Udinese expires this summer.”
Inler will travel with Switzerland to South Africa this summer hoping that he can replicate the form which consolidated his reputation as one of Europe’s most dependable midfielders.
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