Leicester seek to sign Armenia defender Hovhannes HambardzumyanJune 6, 2016 - 11:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia full-back Hovhannes Hambardzumyan is ready for the Premier League after interest from Leicester and Everton, The Sun reports. West Brom are also among the teams prepared to pay his £600,000 (around $865,000) buy-out clause to bring him to England. The 25-year-old said: “The next step for me is the Premier League. “I know it is a step up but physically I have evolved a lot and I am ready for the challenge of adapting. “Playing in Champions League qualifying matches and international games have proved to me that I can move to a bigger club.” Macedonia side FK Vadar are preparing for their star player’s departure this summer after his stunning displays in front of scouts. He also scored for his country against El Salvador last week, The Sun says. Hambardzumyan, who qualifies for a work permit under the FA’s new guidelines, has been billed as the next Branislav Ivanovic but can also play in midfield. But Club Brugges and Anderlecht are also looking at bringing Hambardzumyan to Belgium and Russian clubs have tracked him. He added: “Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s success at Borussia Dortmund has shown there is quality in Armenia and players with speed and technique. “His success has opened a lot of doors and a lot of attraction to players in the national team as he is one of the top players in the world.” 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 | Erdogan’s approval rating falls below 40 percent: survey A total of 53.4 percent of respondents said they disapprove of the performance of Erdoğan. Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. |