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Wenger Dismisses Arteta Link; Coy On Arshavin
The Gunners chief denies making any approach for Mikel Arteta, but offers an ambiguous answer to the Arshavin link.
Jan 2, 2009 10:20:06 AM
The two biggest names that Arsenal have been linked with thus far in the
winter window have been Everton's Mikel Arteta, and Zenit's Andrei
Arshavin.
Given the long-term lay-off of influential Spaniard and recently-installed captain Cesc Fabregas, a playmaking and attack-minded midfielder has been regarded as a must-buy for the Gunners, in order to provide Arsenal with some support for their strikers.
In a press conference earlier today, though, Arsene Wenger told journalists that there had been no inquiry made for Mikel Arteta. But he was rather coy about the link to want-away forward Arshavin.
"Mikel Arteta is a very good player but we have not made any inquiry about him at all," Wenger said.
"There is no progress [on Arshavin].
"If there is any progress made you will be informed, I promise you. If we buy a player you will be informed."
One player linked with an Emirates exit is Kolo Toure who, if press rumours are to be believed, will be the subject of a £10 million bid from Manchester City.
--Alan Dawson, Goal.com
Given the long-term lay-off of influential Spaniard and recently-installed captain Cesc Fabregas, a playmaking and attack-minded midfielder has been regarded as a must-buy for the Gunners, in order to provide Arsenal with some support for their strikers.
In a press conference earlier today, though, Arsene Wenger told journalists that there had been no inquiry made for Mikel Arteta. But he was rather coy about the link to want-away forward Arshavin.
"Mikel Arteta is a very good player but we have not made any inquiry about him at all," Wenger said.
"There is no progress [on Arshavin].
"If there is any progress made you will be informed, I promise you. If we buy a player you will be informed."
One player linked with an Emirates exit is Kolo Toure who, if press rumours are to be believed, will be the subject of a £10 million bid from Manchester City.
--Alan Dawson, Goal.com
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