Source: Telegraph
Arsenal call off pursuit of Bordeaux's Marouane Chamakh
Chamakh has only one year remaining on his contract and, having bid around £6 million last week, Wenger is not prepared to drastically increase his offer. "In five months, if he doesn't prolong his contract, Chamakh will be free to talk to any club and Bordeaux won't get anything," said Wenger. "In the current context, to me, it is over. I am in no rush.[LNB]"My offer seems fair to me. Chamakh would be good, but there are other options should we wish to pursue them."[LNB] Related ArticlesEverton close in on SenderosWenger putting Arsenal firstChamakh blasts BordeauxSport on televisionPremier League Transfer TalkManchester City to turn focus to Emmanuel Adebayor after agreeing to sign Carlos TevezChamakh is desperate to join Arsenal and Bordeaux on Tuesday appeared to soften their stance. "I will admit that the fee I quoted is excessive, but Arsenal's offer is still a long way short," said Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud.[LNB]Wenger will also look to strengthen his team defensively, particularly with Kolo Toure sold and Philippe Senderos likely to move to Everton.[LNB]The Arsenal manager is also considering an offer for former captain Patrick Vieira. [LNB]
