Moussa Sissoko talks up Gunners move

Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko has been talking to Foot Mercato in France - And has pretty much issued the ultimate ‘come-get-me plea’ to Arsenal.

Sissoko was part of the Toon side relegated last term but IS in the France squad this summer.

After Euro 2016, he has little interest in a Championship battle - and instead wants to stay in the Premier League.

Today, if I play in the Championship, I will put my place with the French national team in jeopardy

I have already had a discussion with [Rafa Benitez]. My advisors will also have a discussion with him. I think that he knows what I want, where I want to go. So I hope that there will not be a problem.

Personally I have not spoken with the club. My advisors have. I do not know [if they will let me go, but], I hope so with all my heart

I would like to continue my career in England. Arsenal is one of the best European teams. To be watched by that sort of club, that proves that you are a quality player.

I hope that I will have the chance, soon, to play for this club or for a similar club.

Everyone knows, I often said it when I was young, Arsenal is the club of my heart, because there were quite a few French players there like Thierry Henry, Robert Pirès, Sylvain Wiltord, Patrick Vieira who was my idol.

The beautiful Arsenal. We will see. I cannot tell you if I am going to go to Arsenal.

Hmmm - What will Newcastle fans think?

Heck, what will Arsenal fans think?

Is he good enough for the Gunners?

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