Marseille are interested in signing out-of-favour Arsenal forward Gervinho, the club’s assistant coach has revealed.
The Ivory Coast international moved to the Premier League from Lille in 2011, with Arsenal paying 10.5 million pounds for his services, but he has struggled to find form in England.
He could now be set for a move back to Ligue 1 after Franck Passi confirmed Marseille’s interest.
“This is a profile that interests us, yes. We want flank players, with dribbling, passing and scoring, and Gervinho has this profile,” he told Le 10 Sport.
Gervinho, 26, has scored just nine goals in 46 appearances for Arsene Wenger’s side.
However, he underlined his desire to stay at the Emirates Stadium at the end of last season.
“I have a contract until 2015 with Arsenal and I intend to honour it,” he told Sky Sports.
“There is always speculation in the papers, but I am looking forward to a good holiday and to come back to Arsenal.
“I want to win my place in the starting line-up week in, week out.”
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