Arsene Wenger confirms he rejected three approaches from PSG as Arsenal boss says Laurent Koscielny is available for selection

  • Arsene Wenger has said he has rejected three approaches from PSG 
  • Wenger also confirmed that Laurent Koscielny is available for selection 
  • Arsenal take on Unai Emery's PSG inside Parc des Princes on Tuesday
  • Press conference was delayed due Arsene Wenger being stuck in traffic 

Arsene Wenger has confirmed for the first time that he has rejected three approaches from Paris Saint-Germain.

The Arsenal manager is in the French capital ahead of his side's Champions League opener against Unai Emery's men on Tuesday night.

The French club's Qatari owners are huge admirers of Wenger and have tried and failed to lure the Gunners boss back to his homeland on three separate occasions.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he has rejected three approaches by PSG for him to join them as manager

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he has rejected three approaches by PSG for him to join them as manager

ARSENAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIXTURES 

September 13: PSG (A)


September 28: Basle (H)

October 19: Ludogorets (H)

November 1: Ludogorets (A)

November 23: PSG (H)

December 6: Basle (A) 

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Wenger has never discussed PSG's interest in his services, but he has finally broken his silence over one of football's worst kept secrets.

'Why didn't I say yes (to PSG)? Because I love where I am,' said Wenger.

'I know well the owners, but I feel always I remained loyal to Arsenal Football Club because I think it's a club that has the qualities I love.

'And, that's why.'

Meanwhile, the Gunners have been boosted by the news that Laurent Koscielny will be available for the clash against the French champions.

Laurent Koscielny (right) trained despite suffering an eye injury against Southampton

Laurent Koscielny (right) trained despite suffering an eye injury against Southampton

Koscielny suffered a swollen eye after being kicked in the head at The Emirates on Saturday

Koscielny suffered a swollen eye after being kicked in the head at The Emirates on Saturday

The France international sustained a facial injury during Arsenal's win over Southampton on Saturday and was a doubt.

But Wenger confirmed: 'He's alright. He had a big knock on his face but recovered quite well. I was concerned after the game that he wouldn't be available, but he's alright.'

Santi Cazorla (left) and Lucas Perez board the Arsenal plane at Luton Airport on Monday

Santi Cazorla (left) and Lucas Perez board the Arsenal plane at Luton Airport on Monday

Arsenal centre back Laurent Koscielny appeared in a relaxed mood as he arrived at the airport

Arsenal centre back Laurent Koscielny appeared in a relaxed mood as he arrived at the airport

Playmaker Mesut Ozil will be hoping to make a difference when Arsenal take on PSG

Playmaker Mesut Ozil will be hoping to make a difference when Arsenal take on PSG