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Adebayor eyes Barca switch

29 Jun 2008 - 14:33:19

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Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is keen to seal a summer switch to Barcelona but the future of the Togo international remains unclear.

The 24-year-old had spoken of his desire to move to AC Milan earlier in summer but is also quoted as saying he would prefer to stay at the Emirates Stadium.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is convinced Adebayor will still be an Arsenal player next season, but the player himself is giving out conflicting messages.

He told the News of the World: "Milan are a big club, but the fact they are not playing in the Champions League next season is less of a challenge.

"Barcelona have made a good financial offer and there is also the chance to play alongside great players.

"Yes, I am still under contract to Arsenal but it's up to the directors to satisfy my demands or I'll leave. If my good form of last season has increased my value, my employers have to take account of that.

"I have to prepare for my retirement. Even if you are not scoring fine goals and you have money, you can enjoy a happy retirement. The time for preparing for that moment is now.

"People ask if I am asking for the same salary as Henry. That is not necessarily the question.

"But I am being considered a worthy replacement for Henry while not deserving his salary. The question lies on this level."