Arsenal target Taiwo, Bridge

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, January 2nd, 2012

Arsenal are reportedly considering a loan bid for AC Milan defender Taye Taiwo.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is looking sign a left-back on loan before the end of the month as he continues to be without the likes of Thomas Vermaelen, Kieran Gibbs and Andre Santos.

And according to the Sunday Mirror, Wenger will look to sign either Taiwo or Manchester City’s out-of-favour full-back Wayne Bridge.

Whether the Gunners are able to sign Bridge may depend osn whether City are prepared to let a player join a rival club.

Taiwo joined Milan from Marseille just six months ago, but was linked with a move to the Premier League prior to his move last summer, with Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all believed to be showing interest before he decided to move to Italy.

Speaking last month, the 26-year-old hinted that he was ready to quit the club after being left on the bench for most of Milan’s games this season.

Taiwo told L’Equipe: “I am suffering every day because I don’t get to play football.

“I joined this club in order to play, but I have made only six appearances so far.

“I don’t understand how things work in Italy. Sometimes I even have to watch from the stands, but I really need to play in order to show what I can do.”

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