Arsenal Trialist Milligan Reveals Premier League Desire

Aussie centre back Mark Milligan has revealed his forthcoming ambition is to play in the Premier League, after trials with Arsenal and Man City.

The 22-year-old versatile defender come midfielder was linked with the Gunners during early May, since then Milligan’s been on loan to several Premier League clubs including Manchester City, Fulham and of course Arsenal.

He told the Herald:

“The wheels are in motion – I’ve just got to sit tight and wait, my agent will do the talking, and for now my focus is on the Olympics”

“”My two main trials were with Man City and Arsenal, but in between I stayed at Adrian Leijer’s house and trained with Fulham a few times, so it was a good month, and those conversations there are ongoing. People know what to expect from me. They’ve seen me play, they’ve seen me trial. I’ve always said I’m keen to try playing in England, or maybe Spain.”

There is no debating the need for left back cover at Arsenal. While we have the best left back in the world in Gael Clichy, options as to who will replace him should he pick up an injury or suspension are limited.

Milligan is a utility defender, originally known as a Right-Back, but more recently playing in both Central Defence and Central Midfield.

A permanent move would be very strange indeed considering the recent rumours circulating around involving former Werder Bremen midfielder Amaury Bischoff and his imminent move to the club.

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