Chamakh - Time to move on

22 September 2009 17:20
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh is eager to put his summer transfer saga behind him but still hopes of a future move to the Premier League.[LNB] Arsenal were thought to be in prime position to capture the Morocco international's signature but their bid was rejected by the French champions. [LNB]Sunderland and West Ham were also reported to be in the chase as Chamakh did not hide his intentions to play in England's top tier.[LNB]But Bordeaux could not reach a deal with any of the involved clubs and, although he is still thinking of a move to the Premier League, the 25-year-old is trying to forget this summer's episode. [LNB]"I'm trying to get over it," Chamakh told France Football.[LNB]"It's clear that it wasn't easy. My main desire was to leave. I'm trying to put all this behind me. [LNB]Unhappy"I never thought that I wasn't paid my true value. I never complained about that.[LNB]"When I revealed my wish to leave, people talked on my behalf, but as for myself, I was never thinking about the four great clubs in England.[LNB]"In my head I wanted simply to join the Premier League. I don't know if I should be unhappy that Arsenal didn't make a higher bid or because Bordeaux didn't accept their first offer."[LNB]Chamakh's contract expires at the end of the season, with the front-man being free to talk to other clubs from January onwards.[LNB]Although he has made it clear that he wants to move away from the Ligue 1 club, Chamakh says he will still consider the offer from his current employers.[LNB]He added: "At the moment, of course, my desire is not to extend my contract but I paid a price to learn that it is better not to close doors.[LNB]"If a decision has to be made it will be after the Champions League group stages."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports