Gervinho 'flattered' by Marseille link

Arsenal forward Gervinho has said that he is flattered by interest from Marseille.

The 26-year-old has struggled to replicate the form that he showed at Lille during his two years with the Gunners, leading to speculation that he is heading out of the Emirates this summer.

A number of clubs in France are believed to be lining up bid this summer, despite a return of just nine goals from 37 Premier League appearances.

"If I want to leave Arsenal, there will be plenty of takers, Marseille being one," Gervinho told Ivory Coast newspaper Le Patriote.

"They are a big club, I can say yes or no, but it is always flattering to see teams interested in you."

Gervinho scored 14 goals for Les Dogues in their double-winning season in 2011.