Mkhitaryan transfer decision nears; Arsenal, Man Utd among key hostsJune 13, 2016 - 10:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan for Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund is expected to make a final decision on his transfer by the end of June, a report on Bild says. Arsenal have reportedly held talks with Borussia Dortmund to finalize the transfer of Mkhitaryan, journalist Emanuele Giulianelli revealed on Twitter. The 27-year-old is expected to leave the club during the summer transfer window with Manchester United also interested according to reports in England. But as reported at the start of the week, the Gunners are strong favorites and an official announcement could be made as early as next week. Last week, agent Mino Raiola confirmed that the player is ready to listen to offers ahead of the summer transfer window, FastOneTwo.com reports. "Why would we sign a contract renewal now?" Raiola told German newspaper Bild. "Micki has a contract until June 2017 and we are looking at his options for the future." Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |