Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed rumours
linking him with a return to former club Monaco.
Reports in France had suggested that the cash-rich Ligue
1 runners-up were poised to make a move for Wenger, with the future of current
coach Claudio Ranieri looking increasingly uncertain.
But Wenger has since distanced himself from the
speculation as he appears close to signing a new deal at the Emirates, telling
the BBC after beating Norwich City 2-0 on Sunday that he wished Monaco
"good luck" before denying any interest in the role.
The win at Norwich - sealed courtesy of goals from Aaron
Ramsey and Carl Jenkinson - saw the return of Jack Wilshere from a foot injury,
with the midfielder coming off the bench just after the hour mark, leaving
Wenger with no doubts over his availability for the FIFA World Cup.
He said: "The World Cup is one month so it is plenty
of time. He can play now so it just shows you that there is no problem with him
being available for England."
The Frenchman added that fellow World Cup hopeful Alex
Oxlade-Chamberlain is also close to full fitness following a groin injury,
hinting that he could be ready to face Hull City in the FA Cup final next
Saturday.
Wenger said: "He (Oxlade-Chamberlain) should be back
into our squad on Wednesday for normal training.
"He will be available for (England coach) Roy
(Hodgson) to pick him and I wouldn't be surprised if he’s picked."
Culled from Soccerway
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