West Ham blow as Arsene Wenger reveals Carl Jenkinson part of Arsenal’s future plans

Arsene Wenger says he wants to keep defender Carl Jenkinson at the club.

The England international has spent the current season on loan at West Ham, where he has impressed under manager Sam Allardyce.

Reports had claimed that the Hammers would like to sign the 23-year-old permanently in the summer, but Wenger has now insisted he wants to keep hold of the right-back.

"I met Carl this week to speak about his future. We will sit down together at the end of the season, but my target is to keep him here at the club," said Wenger.

"He has had a great season for me and he has moved forward and overall he has gained a lot of confidence.

"The decision I have to make is do I bring him back now or does he need one more year now to play in the Premier League. It is not decided yet."