Skysports.com understands Ivory Coast star Guy Demel has set his sights on a move to the Premier League this summer. The Hamburg defender, who had a short spell at Arsenal earlier in his career, is keen for another crack at plying his trade in England. The all-action defender is believed to be available on a free transfer and the news has alerted a number of clubs in England to his availability. Hamburg general manager Frank Arnesen revealed over the weekend two clubs in England were keen on signing Demel and the 30-year-old is keen to win a move to the Premier League. "My wish is to go back to England and I would like to play in the Premier League," Demel told skysports.com. "I have instructed my agent Willie McKay to find me a club in England and I know he is speaking to some interested clubs. Time is right "I used to play at Arsenal but that was a long time ago and I am ready to go back. "I am more experienced now and my desire is to return to England. "I have played six years at Hamburg and had a good time there but I feel the time is right for a new challenge. "Every player would like the opportunity to play in the Premier League where every weekend you play against top players and top teams and this is what I want. "A lot of my Ivory Coast team-mates tell me how good it is play in the Premier League and it would be nice to play alongside them or against them." .
Fits the bill for an experienced defender in the John Mensah mould but without glass legs and ankles. For free its a no brainer for me. 6 years playing week in week out at one of Germanys top clubs must count for something surely? 30 is a good age as well. 2 or 3 good years out of him still yet?
Agree with Cest. Bit of a no brainer. The experience factor can never be underestimated either, which is something we sorely miss right now. Demel and O'Shea would be a great bit of experience at the back.
Folks, this Demel lad is being heavily linked down here to Everton.The Blues haavent got a pot to piss in so theyre hunting down free transfers..this lads been linked for about a week now
Not for me, sounds like a mercenary after one last big pay day. Rather have Hutton any day of the week
and I like Huton, however we need defenders and have limited funds so maybe an experienced freebie leaves more for up fron.
