Cresswell linked with Arsenal

Sean Whetstone

9 years ago

Categories: Whispers

According to a report in the Sun on Sunday, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is lining up a summer move for Hammers left-back Aaron Cresswell.

The 25-year-old joined West Ham from Championship team Ipswich Town for £3.75m last summer. Cresswell’s debut campaign in the Premier League has been a massive success so far with many tipping him as an early contender for Hammer of the year.

“Arsenal are ready to make a summer swoop for Aaron Cresswell. The Gunners boss is eyeing up competition for Kieran Gibbs as Nacho Monreal could be heading back to Spain after two years at the Emirates Stadium,” The Sun reported

In recent weeks Cresswell has also been linked to a bid from Manchester City, however Allardyce ruled out a new deal on the basis of a few rumours.

“I wouldn’t think he’d need a new contract just yet because I think he signed a four-year deal. Just because people put in the paper that Manchester City are interested in him is no need for giving him a new contract – just on rumour. I wouldn’t think it’s in the chairman’s mind at the moment to look at that contract.” said Allardyce.