Shkodran Mustafi’s agent responds to rumours that Arsenal defender is heading to Roma

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Shkodran Mustafi’s agent has insisted that there is no substance to speculation linking the Arsenal defender with a move to Roma.

Shkodran Mustafi

The 27-year-old was rumoured to be a target for the the Giallorossi, while Monaco have also been credited with an interest in the player.

However, Roma News contacted the Germany international’s father and agent for comment and he was quick to shoot down the rumours.

“It’s news to me,” he said.

“There’s nothing in it. There has been no contact with Roma or any other Italian club.”

Mustafi made 31 Premier League appearances for the Gunners last season, scoring two goals, and has a contract at the Emirates until June 2021.

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.