Newcastle star Charles N'Zogbia claims Aston Villa and Tottenham are chasing his signature.
The Frenchman has never hidden his desire to move on as he seeks a new challenge.
The 22-year-old has admitted Arsenal would be his first-choice destination if he was to leave St James' Park, but he has revealed Villa and Spurs are in talks with his representatives over a possible move.
"My agents are talking with Tottenham and Aston Villa," he told L'Equipe. "I'm waiting to see what will happen.
"From what they have told me, Arsenal could also be in the frame, but there hasn't been a direct approach from them.
"Personally, I have a little preference for the Gunners but, whatever happens, they are three great and ambitious clubs. It's very flattering to see them interested in me.
"I've spoken to my bosses at the club. They know what my aims are and what I want to continue to progress.
"As soon as a big club knocks on the door with a good offer, I don't think they'll prevent me leaving.
"While waiting I'm continuing to train, without letting my head go down because I am above all a professional."
The versatile performer, who joined Newcastle from Le Havre in 2004, believes he needs to move away to increase his chances of breaking into the France set-up.
"I've been here for four years. It's a club who have allowed me to discover the France youth team, and I thank them for that, but at some point you have to know how to aim higher," added N'Zogbia.
"I am 22. It's an age where I have to be seen, especially with regards to aims that I have targeted for myself.
"I want to get into the France team as soon as possible and I feel that at Newcastle, that won't be possible.
"I'm at a turning point in my career."
However, N'Zogbia insists that whatever happens he would love to remain in England, even if Ligue 1 giants Lyon or Paris St Germain come calling.
"A return to France is not unforeseeable," noted N'Zogbia. "But personally I have always said that my priority is to remain in England.
"It's a league which I take pleasure from and which suits me well.
"Anyway, a return to France is not relevant because none of those clubs have contacted me."
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