Source: SKY_Sports
Capoue flattered by interest
Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue is delighted to be attracting attention from England.[LNB] The France U21 international has regularly caught the eye in Ligue 1 this season, with Liverpool and Arsenal believed to be tracking his progress.[LNB]Capoue has been a revelation since being converted from a ball-playing centre-half into an all-action holding midfielder.[LNB]He admits to being flattered at the reported interest he is generating in the Premier League, but believes his development would be better served in France at present.[LNB]"It is good to be linked with prestigious clubs, but I have only just started in the top division in France and I need to prove myself before moving abroad," Capoue told skysports.com.[LNB]"I will not lose any sleep over it. I am very down to earth and I will continue to work hard and have more good games for Toulouse.[LNB]"Our squad is fantastic, we get on well, and we want to make a name for ourselves.[LNB]"However, I do like English football, I watch it a lot, and I also like the Spanish Liga. Maybe one day I will play there, who knows?"[LNB]ContractsMeanwhile, aware of the mounting interest in their top talents, Toulouse have moved to tie down three of their hottest prospects.[LNB]Teenage midfielder Moussa Sissoko, France U21 international Cheick M'Bengue and 23-year-old defender Mohamed Fofana have all penned new deals that will keep them at the club until 2012.[LNB]Sissoko is delighted to have resolved any doubt surrounding his future, insisting he has no desire to take on a new challenge abroad any time soon.[LNB]"I have to learn my trade here," said the 19-year-old.[LNB]"I like the Premier League, but I am in no hurry to get there. There will be time for that in the future.[LNB]"At the moment I am trying to do my best in the French top-flight."[LNB]
