Henrikh Mkhitaryan has told Arsenal he wants to join Roma permanently

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan ready to go make his loan move at Roma  permanent.

The Armenian forward has struggled for form in the Premier League ever since he completed a £26million move to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund in 2016.

The 31-year-old was then used in a swap deal with Alexis Sanchez joining Manchester United and he moved to Arsenal in 2018. 

Mkhitaryan scored just nine goals in 59 appearances for the Gunners which saw him shipped out on loan last summer.

The move to Roma has revitalised Mkhitaryan, where he has helped them push for a place in Europe next season, while injuries have somewhat hampered his season.

Mkhitaryan has still managed to contribute 10 goals in 17 appearances across all competitions. 

'Since the first day I arrived here in Rome, I feel very good in the club, in the city, and of course it would be nice to stay here,' Mkhitaryan told the 'A Day With…' programme sponsored by the Italian embassy in Armenia.

'The main target will be the Champions League, other wins and titles.

'People underestimate Serie A, the Italian league, but it's more than interesting to play here. The league is getting better and better, and last year's transfers speak for themselves.'

He added: 'I do not have a lot of time left until the end of my football career, but I'm pretty sure that I'm doing my best to achieve more, because at the end of your football career everyone will remember what you have done for the club, what titles you have won.

'It's very important to leave a positive note by winning a trophy or doing something good for the club.

'I always had a dream to play in the best European leagues and the best European clubs. And I've fulfilled my dream.

'I'm working hard and mixing my talent with hard work. It's not always easy, but sometimes you must make a sacrifice.'