Wenger: Adebayor will stay
03 Jul 2009 - 08:48:12
Arsene Wenger is confident that Emmanuel Adebayor will start the new season as part of his Arsenal squad.
The Togo striker has been mentioned as a possible transfer target for AC Milan for the second year in a row, but Wenger doesn't believe Adebayor will be on the move this summer.
The 25-year-old striker flirted with the Italian giants 12 months ago before opting to stay at the Emirates Stadium and sign a new long-term contract.
"If he does not want to stay, he will leave," admitted Wenger. "But I think that he will be still at Arsenal this season."
Meanwhile, Wenger has denied making an offer for rising star Karim Benzema.
The Gunners and Manchester United were both reported to be interested in the Lyon and France striker, who now appears to be on his way to Real Madrid in a £30million deal.
"There is one who interested me but he (Benzema) left for Madrid," added Wenger.
"I did not make of approach because I would never have thought that Lyon would sell this year."