Forget it, Wenger! Arsenal target Chamakh reiterates staying stance

29 December 2009 15:28
Arsenal target Marouane Chamakh has reiterated his desire to see out the season with Bordeaux.[LNB]The Morocco striker is set to leave the French champions on a free at the end of the season, but is not willing to discuss a move in January.[LNB]Chamakh tried to see off speculation earlier this month by committing himself to Laurent Blanc's side, but he continues to be lined up as a potential replacement for the injured Robin van Persie at the Emirates Stadium.[LNB] Point to prove; Marouane Chamakh doesn't want to leave Bordeaux until next year[LNB]However, the 25-year-old told the France Football magazine that he hopes to finish his Ligue 1 career 'in style', by 'holding on to the league title and creating an impression in the Champions League'.[LNB]Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland, West Ham United, Blackburn Rovers and Fulham were also among the clubs interested last summer and Chamakh is keen to avoid another scrap for his signature next month.[LNB] Transfer talk: Chamakh says he is tired of constant speculation surrounding him[LNB]'I will finish the season at Bordeaux,' he said. 'I don't want to relive what I experienced last summer. [LNB]'I don't want to see my name linked with a transfer. I'm tired of reading or hearing rumours about other clubs who lack a centre forward.'[LNB]Bordeaux have offered Chamakh a contract to stay at Stade Chaban Delmas.[LNB]  Arsenal target Chamakh tells suitors: You'll have to wait until the summerFormer Newcastle star Robert admits interest in move back to St James' ParkArsenal are strong enough without Cesc and Van Persie, insists VermaelenARSENAL FC

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