Wednesday, December 21, 2005
League Cup Quater finals:
Birmingham City 1
Jiroski 75'
Manchester United 3
Louis Saha 46',63'
Park Ji-Sung 50'
Wigan Atheltic 2
Jason Roberts 40',45'
Bolton Wanderers 0
Gunners Head Zokora Chase
Arsenal are leading the race for Ivory Coast midfielder Didier Zokora, according to the player's agent.The £10million-rated St Etienne star has been linked with a host of top European clubs, including United, and agent Franck Belhassen feels his client will move next summer - with the Premiership his preferred destination.
Belhassen told BBC Sport: "Arsenal is our most important contact, they have followed Didier more than the rest.
"Manchester United have also followed him, but Chelsea cannot be considered as they just have too many players at the moment."
Reports had indicated that the 24-year-old could be available in January, but that possibility has been quashed by Zokora's involvement in the African Nations Cup.
"He cannot leave in January due to the African Nations Cup with Ivory Coast," revealed Belhassen. "But next summer is an option for sure.
"We have an agreement from St Etienne that Didier can go to another club in the summer for a minimum fee of £10m, so we will wait and see. St Etienne is a good club and he is very happy there so it is no problem for him to stay at the moment."
Belhassen has no doubts his client would be well suited to the rigours of life in the Premiership.
"Didier is a very fine player and there is no question he has the skills to play in the English league," he said. "More importantly, he wants to play in the Premiership and it is certainly his preferred destination."
league Cup Q-F:Predictions:
Arsenal 1-1 Doncaster (Arsenal to win at extra time)
Middlesbrough 2-1 Blackburn Rovers
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