Henrikh Mkhitaryan wants move to Manchester United: agentJune 15, 2016 - 10:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Manchester United's chances of landing attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan have received a huge boost after his agent confirmed he is keen on a move to the club, HITC Sport reports. Mkhitaryan's agent is Mino Raiola, who is also the agent for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, also linked to the Red Devils. Speaking to German newspaper BILD, reported by channel Sport1, Raiola said: "Man United is a unique opportunity, Micki wants to go there." Mkhitaryan's contract at Borussia Dortmund runs out in one year, and Raiola is pushing hard for a move now, despite the German club threatening they may keep him and let him leave in a year's time on a free transfer. The Armenian international had been linked to Arsenal, who were considered favorites to land him, with The Sun claiming earlier this month they were closing on a £25 million (over $36 million) move. The Mail reported last week that Manchester United had entered the race for the attacker, who provided 20 assists last season and scored 18 goals. The attacker can play across the front line in a variety of positions and at 27-years-old, will be expected to make an immediate impact if he signs. 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 | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. |