Arsenal Will Not Sign Gael Clichy Replacement

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is not in the market for a left-back to replace Gael Clichy.

The France international was sold to Manchester City last week in a £7million deal as he refused to sign an extension to his contract.

The Gunners had been linked with a move for either Newcastle United’s Jose Enrique, Everton’s Leighton Baines and Aly Cissokho from Lyon.

But Wenger, who also confirmed the signing of Gervinho from Lille, is confident in the defensive cover he already has.

“I already have Thomas Vermaelen, Armand Traore and Kieran Gibbs in the squad. There is no need to buy a left-back at this time,” said Wenger.

Wenger said he was happy Arsenal are visiting Asia for the first time in more than a decade.

“It is good to come to Asia,” he added. “We haven’t been here since 1999. That is a long time.

“We will have a new experience over here. The players are tired as we just arrived, but at this stage of the season, it is all about getting them fit for the new season.”

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Looks like jose might be staying after all

 

Hope so.................still until someone puts cash on the table he still has a year left.....we might as well get the performances out of him........and we might make Europe next year!

 

I hope your right but I expect him to leave with a matter of hours/minute/seconds to spare on deadline day. We'll then get the old chestnut rolled out about not having time for a replacement but not to worry because the Swansea lad and young Ferguson (a left winger) can provide the solution. I have found that by learning to expect the worst with this regime helps to have a generally more positive outlook on life. Take everything they say and promise at face value and you'll end up wanting to throttle someone.

 

I will be very surprised if we hold on to Jose. One of the big clubs will probably come in late and Ashley will just see the cash and sell.

 

I hope this is true. Keeping hold of Enrique will be like completing a new big signing, as we know he is solid and can be quite creative in the oppisitions half....Although I dunno why but I can see Liverpool trying to steal him just when it looks he is staying, Ashley jizzs and sells him etc etc etc