Mario Lemina welcomes Arsenal, Watford interest

by Graeme Jackson

Wednesday Jun 07, 2017. 17:30

Gabonese midfielder Mario Lemina has welcomed reported interest from Premier League clubs despite being on the books of Italian giants Juventus.

Arsenal and Watford have been linked with a move for the Panthers player, who helped Juventus win the Serie A and Coppa Italia titles in 2016/17.

Valencia and Olympique Lyon are also rumoured to be interested in the 23-year-old, who was mostly used as a substitute by Juve coach Max Allegri.

Lemina told Foot Mercato: "I am flattered by the interest of Arsenal and Watford.

“I am playing for a big club now but I am happy about the interest of other clubs.

"I do not have a preference for any league. My future depends on who really wants me."

The Gabonese player has also represented Lorient and Olympique Marseille in his club career.