Gohouri hopes for Prem move

Gladbach defender linked with Newcastle switch

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Gohouri hopes for Prem move

Gohouri: Keen to play in England

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Borussia Monchengladbach defender Steve Gohouri has told skysports.com that he is targeting a move to the Premier League.

Reports have claimed that Newcastle United are lining up a 4million euros (£3.4m) bid to sign the Ivory Coast international in January.

Gohouri, who has previously been linked with Wigan Athletic, claims he is wanted by clubs in several European leagues.

However, while stressing he is not obsessed with a move to England, he is keen for the Premier League to be the next step in his career.

Enjoy England

"I am back playing very well, that is why clubs all over the world - there are clubs in France and Russia - are after me," Gohouri told skysports.com.

"However, my next move has to be in the Premiership. There are clubs showing some interest, but to be honest the Premiership is not an obsession.

"I love the Spanish league as well, however, in the Premiership the physical contact is more, so I can enjoy myself more there."

The 27-year-old, who has returned for Gladbach after a recent injury lay-off, is also confident he will soon be back in the Ivory Coast team.

He added: "I will be back in the national team soon. I was out because of the injury. The coach said the team needs me once I start playing.

"We have to go to the World Cup, it is the biggest thing in the world. We should be there and create history for African football."