Sturm Graz director confirms talks with Arsenal to sign loanee permanently

Sturm Graz director of football Andreas Schicker has confirmed that the club want to sign Arsenal loanee Mika Biereth permanently.

The striker has been on loan to the Austrian club since January and has scored nine goals and got four assists since then.

“Yes, we want to try to get Mika permanently,” Schicker told Kurier. “We have an appointment with Arsenal next week.

"Perhaps they will present a price that is manageable for us," added Schicker as quoted by Daily Cannon.

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