Blackburn centre-back Christopher Samba could be on his way out of Ewood Park this summer after revealing he almost joined the Gunners during the January transfer window, according to several sources.
The 27-year-old, who was absolutely immense against West Ham this past weekend, expressed his desire to quit the Rovers after the sacking of Sam Allardyce, but had second thoughts and signed a new one-year contract extension in early February.
However, Samba may look to depart the Lancashire club this summer and is said to be keeping his options wide open. The forceful defender said:
‘Everybody knows that I am an ambitious player. I am at an age now where I want to try to do something. You only have one career and it would be a shame to not make the best of it.’
‘I am happy at Blackburn, but I will study any opportunities that come my way this year. I’m not trying to move away, but of course I would look if it is the right thing for me.’
The defender then revealed Arsenal’s winter approach for his services:
‘I think a move to Arsenal was very close in January, but that is life. You have to continue. If it happens, it happens, but it wasn’t meant to be and football is like that. I committed myself to Blackburn and will always do my best.’
If there wasn’t already enough evidence this season to suggest that the Gunners need to solidify their defence this summer then yesterday’s dire performance and result against Stoke City certainly proved it.
I believe Samba would make a great addition to the Arsenal squad as he has Premier league experience and is a commanding force which is severely lacking in our current back-line.
Arsene Wenger should definitely approach the Congolese centre-back this summer and see what transpires.
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We do need a CB like him! He is magnificent, tho I’m afraid of who we might lose this summer!!!
We must get him, he is powerful, strong and looks like a leader. He looks like a monster and looks a player who would do well for Arsenal, that’s of course if we get him.
I have never seen him play except from highlights. No doubt he’s unbeatable in the air. But since we play such a high defence line, he must be fast enough to close the distance. I have no idea how fast he is.
Get him. he is really good from what I’ve seen and is also a threat during set pieces. But if he is signed we will find it difficult to play a high defensive line because he surely lacks pace.
We should have got him he would be so powerful– but with wegners stupid differing no way–another great player missed. probaly go to the spuds–wegner out out and fast please.