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Arsene Wenger has ruled out the possibility of allowing Giroud to leave on loan in January, despite the striker starting only once in the league.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger turned down offers for a number of his young players because he believed they have a future at the club.

Arteta spent five years as a player at Arsenal, including two years as captain, and is still admired by the club's fan base.

Abdou Diallo has been identified as a long-term replacement for Per Mertesacker, who is retiring next summer to take a role in Arsenal's academy.

Robertson and Oxlade-Chamberlain have been regulars in the Liverpool starting XI in recent weeks and begun to impress onlookers after initially struggling for game time.

David Luiz's last league appearance came in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Bournemouth on 28 October. He went on to make two more appearances since then, both were in the Champions League.

Manchester City are the latest club to join the chase for Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha. Arsenal and Chelsea have been previously linked with the former Manchester United man.

Alexis Sanchez appears closer than ever to joining Manchester City after turning down a move to Hebi China Fortune in the Chinese Super League.

Lanzini has been charged by the FA for diving to win a penalty against beleaguered Stoke City on Saturday (16 December).

Theo Walcott is in line for an Arsenal recall for the Carabao Cup tie against West Ham after recovering from a groin problem.

Allardyce has worked with both the Belgian and Frenchman at Crystal Palace and Blackburn Rovers respectively.

Manchester City will become untouchable if they are allowed to sign the best players, according to Antonio Conte.

Ozil and Sanchez are in the final knockings of their contracts in north London, and neither seem likely to stay beyond the summer.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has started five Premier League games for the Reds this season, including the 4-0 win over Bournemouth on 17 December.

Malcom indicated an interest in moving to Manchester United this summer, and he could still move with Mourinho plotting a winter move.

Mesut Ozil will enter the final six months of his Arsenal contract at the end of December and will be allowed to talk to clubs outside England.

Ivory Coast international Zaha has scored four goals in 12 Premier League appearances for the Eagles this season.

Arsenal and Manchester City had registered their interest in the defender during the summer.

Arsene Wenger is confident Mesut Ozil will sign a new deal after the Arsenal ace scored a brilliant goal to give the Gunners a 1-0 victory over Newcastle.

Arsenal can climb into fourth in the Premier League if they beat Newcastle while Chelsea aim to keep pressure on Manchester United.

Jack Wilshere has made only one start in the Premier League this season. It came during Arsenal's goalless draw against West Ham United on 13 December.