Source: Daily_Mail
Wenger rules out signing strike trio to replace Van Persie in January
Arsene Wenger admits his chances of buying a striker next month are receding fast after ruling out Marouane Chamakh, Edin Dzeko and Mario Balotelli.[LNB]The Arsenal manager revealed this week he would like to reinforce his options in attack after learning Robin van Persie's ankle injury would rule him out for most of the rest of the season.[LNB] Double blow: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes his chances of signing either Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh or Wolfsburg's Edin Dzeko (R) are slim[LNB]But he said: 'Let's not dream too much. To find players who are world-class, have not played in the Champions League and are available, I wish you good luck. I'll be on the market but that doesn't mean I'll buy.'[LNB]He ruled out Inter Milan's Balotelli, saying: 'We are not interested. Chelsea can buy him.'[LNB] London calling: Wenger has told Chelsea they are welcome to Inter ace Balotelli[LNB]On Wolfsburg's £20million-rated Bosnian striker Dzeko (below), a target of AC Milan, Wenger said: 'I like the player, but they fly too high now, price-wise.'[LNB] Bordeaux striker Chamakh is out of contract in June but Wenger said: 'His chairman says he's not available. [LNB]'They are top of their group in the Champions League. Why sell him now?'[LNB] Arsene Wenger admits: 'Yes, I'm a bad loser,' after Mark Hughes cup spatVIDEO SPECIAL: Arsene Wenger reaches Premier League 500 games in charge of ArsenalManchester City manager Mark Hughes keen to move on from row with Arsenal's Arsene WengerARSENAL FC
