Arsène Wenger has confirmed the club have not been in contact with Southampton over Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, but refused to rule out a move in the future.
The Daily Mail claimed last night that Arsenal had agreed on a £5 million deal with the Saints, and that the transfer would be concluded in the next few days. However, a story shortly after on Young Guns said the club had been scouting the 17-year-old, but no talks had taken place. Wenger confirmed this today.
“I cannot speak about that. If we go any further with any player, we will inform you. The rest will be speculation. We are not close to signing anybody at the moment.”
The Frenchman also confirmed another story on Young Guns this week, that Japanese winger Ryo Miyaichi will head to the Dutch Eredivise on loan. Arsène mentioned Feyenoord had been in touch, along with fellow Rotterdam outfit Excelsior. A move will be completed shortly.
Elsewhere, Arsenal have rejected Hull City’s attempts to sign Vito Mannone on a permanent basis. Mannone has previously expressed his desire to stay at Hull if the Gunners decide to sell him, but chairman Adam Pearson admitted he was rebuffed and told he isn’t for sale.
Finally, Wellington Silva was officially presented as a Levante player this afternoon. You can watch the video of his presentation here.
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