Arsenal Transfer News: Latest on Arturo Vidal, Kostas Manolas Rumours

Juventus Director General Beppe Marotta has confirmed rumours reported Arsenal transfer target Arturo Vidal has requested a transfer, but the Chile international is set to join Bayern Munich, not the Gunners.

 

During a press conference (via Football Italia), Marotta told reporters it's the Bianconeri business model only to sell players who specifically ask for a move and did so before Juventus ever met with the Bavarians:

We’ve always said we won’t sell players unless the players indicate that’s what they want. That’s how it was. [Carlos] Tevez asked to return home to Argentina. [Andrea] Pirlo made some assessments, and decided he wanted a new experience. [Angelo] Ogbonna asked for opportunity and consistency in playing time, and as for Vidal I asked him before I went to meet the Bayern Munich leadership.
He confirmed he wanted a different experience. I’d also emphasise that the player had a contract ending in 2017, while they’re offering him a five-year contract, and that’s very important for his future.

The midfielder was previously linked with a move to north London after Argentinian journalist Hernan Feler claimed a deal had already been struck. Metro's Will Giles (h/t Sport Witness) picked up the story, and from there, it spread like wildfire: