Deal agreed with Merida - Wenger

05 November 2009 15:03
Merida's future has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks with Atletico Madrid keen to take him back to Spain.[LNB]The 19-year-old's current contract expires next summer and Arsenal are keen to tie him down to a new long-term deal.[LNB]However Wenger admits other clubs have been undermining their attempts to agree a new contract with Merida - and the Frenchman is not happy with the way Atletico Madrid have made their interest known.[LNB]"He has an offer which he has agreed, but has not signed yet," said Wenger.[LNB]"Some clubs are doing their work behind our back to destabilise him.[LNB]"We cannot stop that, but it is a fact."[LNB][LNB] Arsenal 2/5, Draw 10/3, Wolves 8/1  

Source: Team_Talk