Arsenal Move For Loic Remy To See Off French Competition

Wenger needs to move fast as Rennes and Lyon hover...

01-Feb-2010 8:48:00 PM

By Matt Monaghan

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Ligue 1 : Loic Remy (OGC Nice)

Arsenal's devastating defeat to Manchester United could force Arsene Wenger to bid for Nice forward Loic Remy.

The 23-year-old, dubbed the 'new Thierry Henry', is hot property in France and is the subject of a £13 million bid from Rennes, while former club Lyon are also rumoured to be preparing move.

Wenger reportedly tried to sign the targetman on loan last week but could return with a firm cash offer to secure the signature of the French international.

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Gunners chief scout in France, Gilles Grimandi, said, according to the Daily Mail: "We know the potential of Remy. He has one of the greatest potentials in France and perhaps even in Europe over the next five years."

Remy has spoken previously of the allure of the Emirates. He said: "I often talk about Arsenal with Abou Diaby and Bakari Sagna when I am with them in the French team. They tell me that when you are at Arsenal you want to stay there for your entire career."

Remy has scored seven goals in 21 league appearances this campaign and made his international debut against Nigeria in June 2009.

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