Despite the fact that rivals Hamburg want to sign him, Hannover sporting director Dirk Dufner is confident that they will be able to secure the services of Johan Djourou this summer.
Speaking to the media in Germany, Dufner said
We have progressed in talks with Arsenal and would go for it on our financial limits.
The player must now say what he wants.
He knows what he has at Hannover 96.
Although Djourou is still under contract with Arsenal until 2015, he has relocated his family to Hannover where he is said to be very happy.
Arsenal are happy to loan the player out but have been reportedly reluctant to let the player leave on a permanent basis although it is hard to see where Arsene would slot him in in 2014 if he can’t find a place for him in 2013.
Djourou has been with Arsenal since 2004 but spent the second half of last season on loan with the German side.
Dufner continued
We want to extend to him and are on a good path.
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