Arsenal hope to use Park as bait for Guilavogui capture

Arsenal’s flop forward Park Chu-Young may finally start preparing for a life away from the Emirates. According to reports in French newspaper L’Equipe, Lorient, Saint-Etienne and Rennes are showing some late interest in the South Korean’s services. Park joined the Gunners in 2011 controversially, after snubbing a move to Lille despite concluding a medical at the club. However, Arsene Wenger didn’t rate the player highly after seeing him in action resulting in just six appearances in his debut season wherein he scored a solitary goal. Wenger then decided to loan him out to Celta Vigo. However, the 27 year old failed to make much of an impact at Spain either, netting just 4 goals in 26 appearances for the club. Park has reportedly drawn the interest of Saint- Etienne for quite some time and it is reported that the aforementioned sides might now be locked in a three way battle to acquire his services. The South Korean International had been impressive in his appearances for Monaco during his three year stay at the club and that is what has help him retain some value back in France. Meanwhile, Wenger could make use of Saint- Etienne’s interest in Park to bring midfielder Josuha Guilavogui to the Emirates. The French tactician has shown an active interest in the 22 year old and might contemplate using Park as bait to land him, if the deal for Yohan Cabaye fails to materialise.