Matuidi shows Arsenal interest

ST ETIENNE midfielder Blaise Matuidi says he could join Arsenal at the end of the season.

The 21-year-old was a target of Gunners boss Arsene Wenger before the beginning of the current campaign, but St Etienne opposed any possible move.

However, Matuidi — who is understood to be valued at around £10million (€12.5m) — has now confessed that he would be keen on a move to Emirates Stadium.

“I asked myself questions at the end of August after Arsenal showed their interest,” Matuidi.

“An opportunity to join them is not something ordinary. It gives you great self-esteem — it is Arsenal. At the end of the season we will have talks.”

St Etienne president Roland Romeyer confirmed he spoke with Arsene Wenger in the summer and that he will discuss Matuidi's future.

“Wenger called me at the end of August to ask if Blaise was for sale. He didn't make an offer as Blaise was not for sale,” said Romeyer.

“Next June we will have a meeting with Blaise and his agent about his future.”