Arsene Wenger snubbed as Arsenal target Gorka Iraizoz signs new Atletico Madrid deal until 2015

26 November 2010 17:09
Arsenal target Gorka Iraizoz has signed a new contract with Athletic Bilbao to end the prospect of joining the Gunners on a free next summer.[LNB]The 29-year-old, who had also attracted Barcelona as a potential understudy to Victor Valdes, was set to become a free agent at the end of the season before clinching an extension to 2015.[LNB] Staying put: Keeper Iraizoz has penned a new contract with Atletico Madrid[LNB]Iraizoz's hopes of joining Arsenal were already dwindling after a dip in form that has seen recent errors against Villarreal, Sporting Gijon and Real Madrid since the Gunners' interest was made public.[LNB]Arsene Wenger will now look at alternatives after 15 in 14 Barclays Premier League games this season - six more than table-toppers Chelsea.[LNB]Lukasz Fabianski has shown signs of improvement during Manuel Almunia's injury-enforced absence, while Wojciech Szczesny has recently agreed a new deal. But Wenger will still see if he can improve his lot.[LNB] Ramsey joins Forest on loan after hitting comeback trail from injury hellAll the latest Premier League team news ahead of the weekendArsenal star Cesc Fabregas backs his beloved Barcelona to see off their bitter rivals Real Madrid in Nou Camp showdownWenger issues warning over Fabregas as boss fears skipper has crackedARSENAL FC

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