Paul Merson: Henrikh Mkhitaryan one of the best players in Premier LeagueJanuary 15, 2018 - 15:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Arsenal legend Paul Merson wants Alexis Sanchez to join Manchester United - if the Gunners get Henrikh Mkhitaryan in return, also describing the Armenia international as one of the best players in the Premier League. Sanchez is heavily linked with an exit from Arsenal this month and has been left out of the squad to face Bournemouth today (1.30pm). The Chilean is out of contract in the summer and Arsenal are keen to recoup some money for him this month. Manchester City were favourites to sign him but Manchester United have emerged as serious candidates, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan potentially going in the opposite direction. Merson says the Armenian would be a star at Arsenal, something they would not have if Sanchez and fellow contract-rebel Mesut Ozil left the club. Asked who the stars would be if the duo went, Merson said on Sky Sports News: “They haven’t got one, they haven’t got one. “That’s why I think if you can get Alexis Sanchez to Man United and get Mkhitaryan. “I think Mkhitaryan’s one of the best players in the Premier League, I honestly do. “I just think he’s shot at Manchester United, his confidence has gone. “I think if you can get him to play like he did at Dortmund, you’ve got one of the best players. 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. |