Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal target Steven Nzonzi signs new five-year deal at Blackburn
Blackburn midfielder Steven N'zonzi has signed a new five-year with the club after a superb debut campaign at Ewood Park.[LNB]The highly-regarded young Frenchman was one of the finds of the season after moving to Lancashire from the third tier of French football. [LNB]Such was his impact, N'zonzi quickly attracted the attention of the Premier League's top clubs, with Arsenal leading the way for the 21-year-old. [LNB] Long-term: Steven N'Zonzi (right) was Blackburn's player of the year[LNB]However, the player is happy under Sam Allardyce's stewardship and has signed an improved deal that will keep him at Blackburn until June 2015. [LNB]Rovers' chairman John Williams said: 'We are delighted to secure Steven for the long term. He was outstanding last year - his first in this country - and the new deal is richly deserved. [LNB]'We hope he makes further progress and continues the fantastic form that impressed so many people last season.[LNB]'Along with the new contracts also agreed with the likes of Phil Jones, Martin Olsson and Grant Hanley, and the important re-contracting of Morten Gamst Pedersen, this represents further good progress for the club this summer.[LNB]'However, there is still business to be done. We remain determined to secure a new striker and I can assure all our supporters that our search continues in earnest in that regard.'[LNB] Arsenal eye double summer raid for Blackburn duo N'Zonzi and JonesArsenal plan move for Japanese wonderkid Ryo Miyaichi after an impressive trial Sign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsSydney 1 Blackburn 2: Brett Emerton and Morten Gamst Pedersen win it for RoversBLACKBURN ROVERS FC
