Arsene Wenger refuses to discuss new contract at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson has had his say on his failed move to Crystal Palace during January transfer window. Alexis Sanchez set to join Serie A club.
5. Arsene Wenger admits to “difficult week”
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that his side have endured a “difficult week” as they recently suffered back-to-back defeats.
The Gunners lost 2-1 at home to Watford last week before being beaten 3-1 at rivals Chelsea on Saturday.
“Of course it’s been a difficult week,” Wenger told reporters. “Because we are here to win football games and when we don’t win football games we are very disappointed. It’s as well an interesting week because it’s a good test at an important moment of the season and it’s a good opportunity to show what we are made of.”
4. Carl Jenkinson: “Crystal Palace deal wasn’t right for me”
Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson says that moving to Crystal Palace during in January was not the right move for him.
It was expected that Jenkinson would leave the club at the turn of the year. But despite being heavily linked with a number of teams, he remained at the Emirates Stadium.
The 25-year-old told The Mirror: “Football is a very short career. There was the possibility if I did move to Palace on the terms being offered then there was the chance it would have been quite a significant financial step backwards for me.”
“It’s a culmination of things. When you do leave a club like Arsenal, things need to be right for you. Everything needs to be right. It needs to be the right manager and financially – don’t get me wrong, I don’t want silly money – but it needs to be something that’s right for me. I’m 25 years of age.”
“Anyone who knows me, my friends and my family, know that wasn’t the case. But to people further afield, I didn’t want it to look like I was being greedy or whatever conclusion they may draw from what’s been said.”
3. Arsene Wenger refuses to discuss new contract
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has refused to discuss on whether he will sign a new contract with the club.
Wenger’s current deal expires at the end of the season but he has yet to commit to new terms.
The Frenchman said: “Look, what matters is ideally you want everybody to be happy. But as well I think Arsenal is made of special strengths and that strength is to be united when it doesn’t go as well.”
“It’s very nice for you to take care of how I feel, but it’s not the most important. I am a professional and I have to do a job and that’s what I want to do.”
“My future is in front of me every time I make a half turn. What is important for me is that Arsenal football club goes well and I dedicate my whole energy for the club to do well.”
“Nothing has changed compared to last week and that’s basically it. I’ve nothing to add to what I said last week.”
2. Arsenal beat Chelsea, Liverpool to signing of Nigerian youngster
Arsenal have reportedly fought off competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool to land Nigerian youngster Lateef Omidiji Jr.
The Sparta Rotterdam ace, aged just 13, has been touted with a move to some of European football’s biggest names after a string of impressive displays at age-grade level.
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Ajax have all made an approach for Omidiji Jr. But Arsenal in pole position to land the wonderkid at the Emirates Stadium as quick as possible.
A source is quoted by the publication as saying: “Arsenal saw his potential and said they will invest in his growth. He is focused on his craft.”
“Lateef will train in London a couple of times a year, and their coaches will come from there to the Netherlands to monitor him frequently and give him tips.”
1. Juventus ‘join race to sign Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez’
Juventus have reportedly joined the race to sign Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez, who has 18 months left on his contract.
According to The Mirror, The Italian giants have made the player’s representatives aware of their interest ahead of a summer bid.
Previous reports suggested that Paris Saint-Germain were the front-runners to land the Chile international. But The Old Lady are now confident of rivalling any deal other potential suitors can offer.
Sanchez is reportedly holding out for an offer of more than £250,000 a week
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