Wednesday, 7 August 2013

Arsenal FC has step up pursuit of Omar Abdulrahman

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By AfricCon Blog -
Al Ain have told Arsenal that they can only sign Omar Abdulrahman on a permanent deal after ruling out a one-week trial.


Al Ain deputy chairman Rashid bin Mubarak Al Hajri had earlier this week revealed that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen on taking the 21-year-old on trial, as well as claiming to have received "a lot" of offers for the highly-rated youngster.

But Al Ain chairman Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed insists Abdulrahman does not need to show his qualities by joining a club on trial, and is only prepared to listen to serious offers.

"Omar Abdulrahman is a national treasure, which is why the club is keen to study with great attention only serious offers that are beneficial to the player," he was quoted as saying by The National.

"Omar is above having to go on trial to prove his skills, as he has played high-quality league and international matches, which are the real test.