( CNN ) -- French champions Lille have revealed that Ivory Coast striker Gervinho has expressed an interest in moving to the English Premier League , and transfer talks are planned with Arsenal in the coming weeks . In an interview with radio station RMC , Lille general manager Frederic Paquet revealed : `` He wants to go and has developed contacts with Arsenal . `` We will soon have talks with them and see what they offer . He has expressed a desire to go to England and we will see what happens . '' Paquet also confirmed that Paris St Germain had enquired about the player , but the 24-year-old would not be sold to a French rival . `` Paris St Germain inquired about Gervinho but we are not thinking about strengthening a competitor , '' added Paquet . Gervinho played a key role for Lille last year , as they won the French league and cup double , scoring 15 goals and having 10 assists in the league alone . Meanwhile , Manchester City 's Germany international defender Jerome Boateng has revealed that he has agreed terms to join Bayern Munich on a four-year contract , although the two clubs have not settled on a transfer fee . `` It is true that I have agreed with Bayern on a four-year deal . Now it is up to Manchester City to make it work . At the moment they are making things a bit difficult , '' Boateng told Kicker Magazine . `` It is about the position . Bayern want me as a central defender . That is also an advantage for the national team . `` My dream is to have a starting spot within a year , hopefully at Bayern , and then I want to win the European Championship . ''
Lille reveal that striker Gervinho is set to hold talks with Arsenal over a move . The Brazilian has been linked with moves away from the Emirates since his £30million transfer last summer. Germany defender Jerome Boateng reveals he has agreed to join Bayern Munich .