MADRID - Atletico Madrid are not playing games with his desire to bring young Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida. British daily The Sun even launch, Friday (30/10/2009), Los Colchoneros willing to spend up to 10 million pounds for the sake of persuading Merida left the Emirates.
Yes, news of interest Atletico midfielder was not 19 years old new news. Squads Abel Resino besutan mentioned going to bid against Merida on the stock transfer in January 2010.
Atletico brought ambition now increasingly Merida. Because the contract academy dropout Barcelona players will be exhausted, the end of this season. Until now, the Gunners have reportedly offered a new contract to Merida.
Atletico president Enrique Cerezo insists, "Merida has been entered in our plans next season. He is a player who caught our attention. The decision depends on the Merida, because he will transfer free status, next June." Apart from Atletico, Sevilla is also rumored to join glanced talents Merida. Some parties indicated if Merida quite tempted to go back to Spain. However, his agent, Joseba Diaz, insisted if his client had not decided anything about his fate. "Fran saw the option to return to Spain quite interesting. But, he's still undecided about his future," said Diaz who also became an agent Francesc Fabregas Gunners captain. Merida scored his first goal for Arsenal as Liverpool entertain the Carling Cup fourth round on Thursday (29/10/20090. Merida goals and Nicklas Bendtner Arsenal took a 2-1 win over the Reds.
