Red Bull Leipzig starlet Naby Keita has revealed he turned down a move to Arsenal this summer.
The 21-year-old midfielder had interest from all over Europe during the transfer window but chose a switch to the Bundesliga big spenders.
"Arsenal, Manchester City and Southampton were all interested in signing me and Liverpool as well, although I did not speak with their coach," he told SportNet.
"I did not want to join a big Champions League club right away. It is too early for that. I want to prove myself in the Bundesliga first now."
Arsenal in for Paris starlet?
Arsenal are trying to land a 13-year-old goalkeeper from a Paris __football club, according to France Football.
The Gunners are reportedly interested in bringing Lucas Kayombo to England.
The youngster is currently playing for FC Solitaries, where he as attracted serious attention from some top goalkeepers with his performances.
He was allegedly named the best goalkeeper at both the Panama Cup and Danone Cup, catching the eye of Paris Saint-Germain in the process.
Manolas wanted by Gunners?
Arsenal are weighing up a move for £30million-rated Roma defender Kostas Manolas, according to Calciomercato.
The Gunners are reportedly looking to take advantage of the Greek star's current contract situation.
Manolas is contracted to the Serie A club until the summer of 2019 but has allegedly snubbed a new deal which has alerted some of Europe's top clubs.
Arsenal were linked with Manolas in the summer before they signed Shkodran Mustafi in his position, but with Per Mertesacker still injured and Gabriel not fancied, they could swoop again.
Bellerin on if Barcelona called
Arsenal fans - put your minds to rest. Hector Bellerin is not going back to Barcelona. Or so he says, writes Mirror Football's James Whaling.
The Barca-born right-back came through the youth system at the Nou Camp and has been linked with a return to the Catalans.
However, when asked what he would do if Barcelona came calling right now, he responded: "I wouldn't pick up the phone!"
Manchester City are also reportedly interested in the 21-year-old flier, who has established himself as a key member of Arsene Wenger's side.
Gunners hopeful Wenger will stay
Arsenal are hopeful that Arsene Wenger will stay on as manager beyond this season, but have admitted that there are no immediate plans to open contract talks, writes Mirror Football's Joe Mewis.
The Frenchman's current deal expires at the end of this season, but the club want him to extend his 20-year spell in north London.
The matter of Wenger's contract was raised during the club's AGM on Monday, with Gunners chairman Sir Chips Keswick expressing his desire to secure the manager's future.
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"We all recognise the fantastic contribution Arsene has made to the club in last 20 years," he said.
"We are confident about his ability to take us forward.
"We will sit down and discuss the future at the appropriate time but our focus is on maintaining the current run and competing for trophies."
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