Iran ace reveals interest
By Andrew Scurr – Created on 25 May 2007

Sky Sports

Iranian international Andranik Teymourian has claimed
Arsenal are among the clubs to have shown an interest
in him.

Teymourian impressed for Bolton in the second half of
last season, having moved to The Reebok Stadium
following a successful World Cup.

The 24-year-old bagged a brace in the Premiership
fixture against Wigan in April, and has made steady
improvement since arriving in England.

Teymourian’s talents have attracted the attention of
Arsene Wenger and others, but the midfielder insists
he has no plans to leave Bolton.

"A number of English teams such as Arsenal have shown
an interest in me, but since I am under contract with
Bolton, I will not be negotiating with any team," he
told Iran Sports Press.

Meanwhile, the former Abu Moslem ace does not believe
Sam Allardyce’s departure from Bolton will affect his
situation.

Allardyce, who brought Teymourian to the Premiership,
departed last month and was replaced by his assistant
Sammy Lee in the hot seat.

Teymourian added: "He was a great coach who suddenly
left Bolton.

"I will continue to train with motivation and give my
best and I am not paying attention to managerial
issues.

"Sammy Lee is a good coach and he has a good
relationship with me. I don’t feel that my position is
endangered by the appointment of Sammy Lee because he
believes in my abilities."