France hot shot Loic Remy begs Arsenal to make new £13m move

24 March 2010 15:37
France striker Loic Remy has revealed he still longs to join Arsenal - despite seeing a January move to the Gunners collapse because of Nice's high asking price.[LNB]The 23-year-old's French club demanded £13million when Arsene Wenger eyed him as a winter stand-in for Robin van Persie.[LNB]The Gunners have since arranged the transfer of Marouane Chamakh, who will leave Bordeaux at the end of the season, but Remy hopes he can still earn a move to north London.[LNB] Earning his stripes: Loic Remy (right) in action for Nice[LNB]Lyon have made three bids to re-sign a player they sold to Nice for £6.5m two years ago, but Remy said: 'My preference would be Arsenal over Lyon.[LNB]  'I won't hide it. They are a young team with a developing game and with ambitions.[LNB]'I really take pleasure in watching them play. It is an ideal place to continue to progress.[LNB]'You never know in football what will happen. But Arsenal are a club that make me feel desire.'[LNB] In the spotlight: Remy (right) celebrates scoring against Paris Saint-Germain at the weekend[LNB]Remy has been in fine form, scoring 11 League goals in 28 appearances this season, making him the top scorer in a side sitting 16th in Ligue 1.[LNB]His exploits caught the eye of Arsenal scout Gilles Grimandi, who recommended the 6ft striker to Wenger.[LNB] Check out our fantastic World Football BlogArsenal offered Mario Balotelli as Inter Milan eye £36m move for Cesc FabregasArshavin writes off Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier LeagueArsenal told to stump up £13m Nice price for France striker Loic RemyARSENAL FC

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