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da bet7: Arsenal defender Johan Djourou has stated that he has no intention of leaving the club, amid rumours that he is set for a move this summer.
The Swiss defender played a bit-part role for the Gunners in 2011-12, and as such has been linked with a switch to Italian team Napoli during the transfer window.
However, Djourou has revealed that he has no plans to leave the Emirates Stadium despite not being guaranteed regular first-team football.
“I just want to deny what has been in the press about my transfer. It isn’t true at all,” Mirror Football report the versatile defender as saying.
“I have been at Arsenal for 10 years now and I am always committed.”
Meanwhile, the north London club are thought to be closing in on the capture of Montpellier forward Olivier Giroud.
The France international has been in Arsene Wenger’s gaze, and as such the Emirates club are believed to have met the player’s release clause.
With speculation of an impending move, the Ligue 1 champions’ coach Rene Girard has confirmed that a move could well be on the cards.
“Arsenal are very interested and Giroud wants to play in England.
“If Arsene Wenger agrees with the president Louis Nicollin, he will sign for them.”
By Gareth McKnight
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