Henrikh Mkhitaryan recommended to Arsenal chiefDecember 19, 2011 - 13:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - London’s Arsenal scout Steve Rowley has reportedly instructed Gunners chief Arsene Wenger to take a look at Armenian international midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The 22-year-old currently plays in Ukraine for Shakhtar. Mkhitaryan joined Shakhtar in 2010 from city rivals Metalurg in a 5.4m GBP move, and has since established himself as one of the best players in the Ukrainian domestic league. Arsenal are tracking the midfielder and have been interested in Mkhitaryan for several months, with the Gunners reportedly looking at the midfielder after Cesc Fabregas departed for Barcelona. Shakhtar would command an 8m GBP transfer fee for the Armenian, should they decide to part with the player, eyefootball.com reported. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |