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Sports: Mkhitaryan in talks over permanent Arsenal exit?

Sportsmole, UK
By Ben Knapton | 11m
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Arsenal's Henrikh Mkhitaryan is reportedly set to leave Arsenal for Roma on a permanent basis when his loan deal with the Italian side expires in June.

The Armenian joined the Gunners from Manchester United in 2018 as part of a swap deal which saw Alexis Sanchez head to Old Trafford.

However, the 31-year-old has struggled to make a significant impact at the Emirates since his arrival, and was shipped out to Roma on a season-long loan last summer.

According to Gazetta dello Sport, the Italian outfit are keen on signing the midfielder on a permanent basis, and Arsenal's interest in fellow loanee Chris Smalling could play a part in any potential negotiations.

However, the report also claims Paulo Fonseca's side are wary about the player's age, and could potentially think twice about the transfer if Mkhitaryan was to seek a three-year deal.

Despite struggling with injuries this season, Mkhitaryan has registered six goals and three assists in 13 Serie A appearances during the 2019-20 campaign.

Emil Lazarian: “I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS