Liverpool target Mkhitaryan turns to Facebook to address media misinformation Rumors have been flying for weeks now claiming that Shakhtar Donetsk’s attacking midfielder is close to signing on at Anfield. The deal looked so close to being iron-clad after Russian news agency Itar-Tass reported that Mkhitaryan was on his way to Liverpool for a medical via flights from Moscow and London last weekend. But all of a sudden the deal seems further away than ever. On Saturday night Mkhitaryan turned to his official Facebook page to address all the transfer speculation, and in a long post the Armenian star started to make Liverpool fans worry whether the move will ever materialise. Mkhitaryan began by calling for everyone to stop spreading rumors about his current situation, noting that all kinds of rubbish have been promulgated in the media through unreliable sources. Noting that he is currently holidaying in Paris, Mkhitaryan made it clear that his contract issues will be handled thoroughly by his agent and current employers Shakhtar, whilst stressing that he will remain loyal to the Ukrainians until any new deal has been signed. Then came the attack on the press. Mkhitaryan blamed the Russian and British media for lying about any upcoming medical at Liverpool, saying that the rumors were sparked after he was spotted at Vienna airport. The Liverpool target finished off by saying that he will not speak to any media outlet regarding his employment situation, while he thanked his fans for their continued support. ~Kingston
Posted on: Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:02:37 +0000