Source: Daily_Mail
Per Mertesacker snubs Arsenal to stay at Werder Bremen
Arsenal target Per Mertesacker has closed the door on a move to north London by pledging his future to Werder Bremen. [LNB]Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has been strongly linked with a £10million swoop for Mertesacker but the Germany defender, under contract until 2012, is staying with the Bundesliga outfit.[LNB] The 25-year-old topped Wenger's list of targets after Sol Campbell and William Gallas left the Emirates. [LNB] Speculation over: Mertesacker (left) will not be playing for Arsenal this season [LNB]Mertesacker said: 'I'm staying at Bremen. There have been so many rumours concerning me, but I've never had to be concerned because none were concrete.' [LNB]Wenger has signed Laurent Koscielny from Lorient but will look to bring in another defeder before the transfer window closes on August 31. [LNB]Emir Spahic from Montpellier, Bolton's Gary Cahill and Phil Jagielka at Everton have been mentioned as possible alternatives. [LNB] Arsenal youngster Barazite impresses on Rangers trial as loan deal beckonsSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsGallas demands put Tottenham off of bid for former Arsenal captain GallasCesc Fabregas saga won't disrupt Arsenal's bid for glory, insists Gunners hero Ray ParlourARSENAL FC
