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  The agent of Arsenal and Everton target Lucho Gonzalez has revealed that his client is on the verge of an exit from Ligue 1 side Marseille. According to Federico Simonian, Gonzalez is desperate to move away from France after falling out of favour with his current employers.

Arsenal are set to renew their interest in Marseille midfielder Lucho Gonzaelz and will reportedly make a move in the January transfer window. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger made an unsuccessful attempt to sign the Argentina international during the summer following the departure of Cesc Fabregas. "Lucho was a player I liked," Wenger revealed.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he attempted to sign Marseille midfielder Lucho Gonzalez in the summer. Wenger lost both Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri from his midfield over the summer and was keen to find replacements as quickly as possible so contacted Marseille about Gonzalez.

Arsenal will face stiff competition from Chelsea in their pursuit of Marseille midfielder Lucho Gonzalez.   OM head coach Didier Deschamps - himself a former Chelsea player - has revealed the Gunners have made contact with him and are interested in the Argentina playmaker.