Arsenal and AC Milan linked with ‘the Iranian Messi’ Sardar Azmoun

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Sardar Azmoun has confirmed that has received contact from Arsenal having been linked with a move to the Gunners by some reports this week, and talks are scheduled to take place between the two clubs as soon as next week with a view to a summer transfer, according to the Express.

The forward, dubbed ‘the Iranian Messi’ by members of the Russian Press only joined Rubin Kazan in January 2013, but his performances for the Russian outfit have already caught the eye of Arsenal, with a fee of low as £2 million reported to be the asking price.

The player himself has revealed that he has been contacted by both Arsenal and AC Milan and has spoken of his excitement at being watched by such illustrious clubs.

Azmoun told reporters: “There are already solid offers coming from both Arsenal and AC Milan.

“Both their representatives are about to meet Rubin Kazan management next Thursday.

“I’m really happy for such clubs being interested in me and playing in the Premier League would be a dream coming true.

“But now I’m just focused on the remaining part of the Russian championship.”

Sardar Azmoun has created just two chances in nine appearances for Rubin Kazan this season and is yet to claim an assist.