Transfer Talk:- Yobo Denies Arsenal Move

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Transfer Talk:- Yobo Denies Arsenal Move

Former Nigeria international Joseph Yobo has insisted that Arsenal have not made any

contact with him over a contract. It was previously reported that the Gunners were

interested in the signature of the experienced defender to provide cover for Per

Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny.



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The ex Everton and Norwich stopper has put those rumours to bed, but admitted that manager Arsene Wenger attempted to lure him to the

Emirates in the past.



“I read Arsenal were interested in me, it
was news to
me. There is no formal contact with
anybody. I know

Arsene Wenger admires me a lot and
wanted me to replace Sol Campbell some years ago, but
Everton
blocked the move.

“He wanted me to partner Kolo Toure in
defense; I
was younger then. If negotiations are taking
place, I
am not aware, maybe the club is speaking
with my agent, “ said Yobo.

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Despite severing ties with Fenerbahce hours

before
the close of the summer transfer window,

the ex
Super Eagles skipper is understood to be
shuttling between Istanbul and the United Kingdom,
as his wife
is schooling in one of the universities in
Turkey. Regarded as a model professional on the
pitch,
Joseph Yobo has never been red carded in
the last 11
years, and scored 15 goals for club and country during the period under review.