Arsenal fans have voiced concerns ahead of Loic Perrin’s proposed move to Arsenal, with the supporters not convinced he would be a worthwhile signing.
The 29-year-old confirmed that Arsenal had contacted him regarding a transfer but their had been no approach to his club St. Etienne. With the Gunners needing defensive additions, it’s expected that an approach will be made and Arsenal are said to be confident of a deal.
However, with reports stating the likes of Fabian Schar, Mats Hummels, Winston Reid and Raphael Varane could be available in January, many fans are bemused as to why Wenger is targeting the relatively unknown French defender.
Varane could move to United or Chelsea for £20m while Arsene Wenger steps up his interest in St Etienne centre-back Loic Perrin! #NuffSaid
— ChrisC (@lonewolf153) January 5, 2015
Raphael Varane is available but have no fear, Wenger is after the world class talent of Loic Perrin.
— Al (@AlTheGunner) January 5, 2015
We will get nowhere with wenger I’m dreading having a CB pairing of Mertesacker and Perrin against a pacey team
— El Niño Maravilla (@MiaSanAlexis) January 5, 2015
Loic Perrin is average at best ffs we should be going for elite defenders not 5 foot 11 french league centre backs
— El Niño Maravilla (@MiaSanAlexis) January 5, 2015
However, if AFC move for him rather than Perrin(who is excellent imo), then we could move for Schar(also a free agent)& perhaps a better fit
— SHДRKY (@Belgian_Hotspur) January 5, 2015
Perrin. An unknown French league midget CB nobody, who is coming to the end of his career. Sounds legit @Arsenal
— First Class Gooner (@Sanjay_AFC) January 5, 2015
“Loic Perrin from Saint-Etienne” To be honest I don’t know anything about him… is he good? Is he better than Mertesacker?
— Nevena Nena (@NevenaNena14) January 5, 2015
Guess I’m on the fence regarding Reid/Perrin in terms of what I think could happen.
— ChristmArse (@ArsendWenger) January 5, 2015