Source: Telegraph
Arsenal reject Emmanuel Eboue bid
Cardiff City v ArsenalKick-off: Sun Jan 25, 1.30pm; Ninian Park, CardiffTV: Setanta Sports 1Radio: Radio 5 Live [LNB]The 25-year-old Ivory Coast international has worked hard in re-establishing himself as part of Arsene Wenger's first-choice line-up since he was booed by fans during a league match against Wigan last month, when he was substituted after coming off the bench. [LNB]The player's agent, Franjo Vranjkovic has now dismissed any thoughts that Eboue's future at the Emirates could be in jeopardy. [LNB]"We received an official request from Atletico Madrid, which was passed to Arsenal," Vranjkovic told The Mail[LNB]. [LNB]"I have the fax from director Ken Friar, who wrote to me to say they are not interested in the offer. Then I received a call from Arsene Wenger, who invited me to go to England to start negotiations over a renewal. [LNB]"I see no possibility that the player will leave Arsenal." [LNB]Meanwhile, Nicklas Bendtner has turned down the chance to sign for German side Hoffenheim, according to his agent and father Thomas Bendtner. [LNB]Amid speculation that the 21-year-old is becoming frustrated with the lack of starts he is being handed by Wenger, his father confirmed his son would be staying put with Arsenal. [LNB]"Hoffenheim have shown an interest. I know that," the Guardian[LNB] quotes him as saying. "There are several clubs that call during the period when the transfer window is open. [LNB]"It's always like that and we are glad that there is interest for Nicklas, but a transfer is not going to happen at this stage. Nicklas will stay at Arsenal."[LNB]
