Arsenal Join West Ham In Race For Free Agent Appiah?

With the transfer window closing and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger not bringing in the quality midfielder he wanted to add to his squad at the Emirates Stadium. Stephen Appiah, who has reportedly been holding talks with West Ham United has again been linked with Arsenal, according to reports.

Ghanaian captain Appiah is a free agent after annulling his contract with Fenerbahce earlier this summer. Which leaves the 27-year-old former Juventus player able to join any club still as a free agent. Though reports are claiming that the midfielder favours a move back to La Vecchia Signora in Turin.

Wenger reportedly made a move for Appiah in 2007, with Appiah stating that Arsenal was his number one choice.

In July 2007 Appiah said: “No deal has been done yet but 50 per cent of me is coming to Arsenal.

“Clubs like AS Roma, Juventus and Marseille all want me. But I don’t want to go to Italy again.

“I prefer Arsenal — they are my No 1 choice.”

Appiah would not cost a transfer fee, but there are concerns about the midfielders physical state as he has just recovered from a long-term injury.

However, although the Hammers have held talks with Appiah, the appeal of Champions League football with Arsenal could prove to be the deciding factor that sees him move to North London and not East