Belgian striker Kevin Mirallas claims that his agent has spoken with Arsenal about a possible move, but hinted that his 8 million euro buyout clause at Olympiakos could be a stumbling block.

Here’s a transcript of the interview which was played on Sky Sports News this evening. You can make your own mind up whether the interviewer is spoon feeding the player the link with Arsenal.

No lead question, just straight into his first response…

Mirallas: It’s possible I’ll come and play in the Premier League, but the transfer is very difficult for my team and president.

SSN: But you would like to come and play in the Premier League for Arsenal? You know Thomas Vermaelen well; does he speak to you?

Mirallas: Thomas plays very good at Arsenal and now a lot of Belgian players are in the Premier League. It’s good for me, it’s good for my family and it’s a good opportunity, but I don’t know…it’s possible.

SSN: You’ve spoken to Arsenal or not?

Mirallas: My manager [yes]. Me? No.

SSN: Your manager has spoken to them?

Mirallas: Yes

SSN: So it may happen?

Mirallas: Yes, it’s good.

SSN: But it’s your club Olympiakos, maybe the price is too high at the moment?

Mirallas: My clause is 8 million [doesn’t specify pounds or euros, presumably the latter]. I don’t know. My manager speak [big sigh], if it’s good for me, go.

Interview ends…

So there you have it, you can make up your own minds about that.

Arsenal are thought to be negotiating with Olympiakos over the sale of Sebastien Squillaci at the moment, so a swap deal should just about do it.