Arsenal target Thomas Meunier has been speaking about his future at Paris Saint-Germain, and has admitted that there has been interest in him since January.
The Belgian has just one year remaining on his contract at the French club and has attracted the interest of both Arsenal and Manchester United this summer. In fact, Canal+ are reporting that the defender is Unai Emery's number one target this summer and will cost the Gunners in the region of €22-25million.
With right-back Hector Bellerin out of action until at least November, Arsenal will be looking to bolster their options in that position, and Meunier could be the player that they go for.
The 28-year-old has revealed that only 'top five' clubs have shown interest in him - effectively ruling out Manchester United, who finished in sixth position at the end of the 2018/19 season.
“There have been calls with interested clubs since January," he told LesNews24 "All of those clubs are in the top five ranks in their leagues.”
"[Running down my contract if PSG don’t offer me an extension], is something that could suit me. I do not think the club would make a lot of money by selling me, actually. I have a market value, but I'm a defender, I play once in three games & I'm turning 28 soon.”
Although the player has plenty of option should he decide to move from the French capital, Meunier also insisted that he is happy to remain where he is should PSG wish to keep him at the club.
“I told the PSG leaders that I was ready to stay, that I would like it a lot. They did not tell me: We absolutely want to sell you . They know that at some point they will need me.”
“If the club tells me: listen, we want to sell you, we need money, there is financial fair play , and I will not play next year, we will find a solution that will please and satisfy both sides, of course.”
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