Bundesliga

Gladbach shut down Vestergaard to Arsenal talk

Jannik Vestergaard is reportedly wanted by Arsenal and Tottenham but Borussia Monchengladbach does not want to sell.

Joe Wright
08 January, 2018 18:52 IST

Jannik Vestergaard has been linked with the Gunners and London rival Tottenham following his impressive performances this season.   -  AFP

Joe Wright
08 January, 2018 18:52 IST

Borussia Monchengladbach has no reason to sell Jannik Vestergaard to Arsenal, according to sporting director Max Eberl.

The 25-year-old has been linked with the Gunners and London rival Tottenham following his impressive performances this season.

However, Gladbach appears unwilling to negotiate the sale of the Denmark international, who has three years remaining on his contract.

"There is no reason for us to give up Jannik," Eberl told Bild.

Arsenal, which was knocked out of the FA Cup by Nottingham Forest on Sunday, is said to be keen to recruit a long-term replacement for Per Mertesacker.

It has already signed 20-year-old Konstantinos Mavropanos from PAS Giannina this month but is expected to send him out on loan.

West Brom's Jonny Evans has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium but manager Arsene Wenger on Sunday denied that the team was close to any signings.

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