Source: SKY_Sports
Kalou reveals Arsenal wish
Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has revealed he would welcome the opportunity to play for Arsenal.[LNB] The 23-year-old has failed to nail down a regular starting berth this season but has benefited from Joe Cole's absence through injury by starting Guus Hiddink's first two games in charge.[LNB]The Ivory Coast international has scored nine times in all competitions this term and set up striker Didier Drogba for the only goal of the game in the firsrt leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie against Juventus at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.[LNB]But after his recent comments the former Feyenoord ace could find his place in jeopardy, especially after he responded favourably to reported interest from London rivals Arsenal.[LNB]"Wenger said he thought of signing me? That's an honour for me, an honour," he told.[LNB]"Because he is a very great coach and I know that every single player in the world dreams of playing for him.[LNB]"I have a lot of respect for him, he is one of the best coaches in the world so why not?[LNB]Friends"I am still under contract with Chelsea but of course I have plenty of friends who play for Arsenal in Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Eboue and Emmanuel Adebayor.[LNB]"They are achieving huge things at Arsenal and watching them play is just beautiful."[LNB]With just 12 starts to his name in the Premier League this campaign Kalou is aware of the challenge that he faces if he is to hold on to his first team place until the end of the season.[LNB]"You are never guaranteed to be in the Chelsea starting XI," he added.[LNB]"Every single player fights to earn his place, including me, and the coach is the one that has the final word.[LNB]"At the present I'm happy at Chelsea and I hope that the things that I want to happen will happen.[LNB]"I will think of my future once the season is over."[LNB]
