Arsene Wenger doesn't believe a deal for Mario Balotelli is close[GETTY]
The AC Milan hitman has been on the Gunners' agenda, with recent reports indicating the north London outfit will announce a deal when the club launch their new kit next month.
Arsenal are trying to finalise their business quickly and are hoping to clinch a deal for Manchester United and Liverpool target Alexis Sanchez.
But Wenger has rubbished suggestions that a deal for Balotelli is close to being completed.
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Sometimes it is created by agents or by press who need news. But in this case, it’s not true
Arsene Wenger
"We cannot believe absolutely everything that is on the internet or in the papers," Wenger said.
"Sometimes it is created by agents or by press who need news. But in this case, it’s not true.”
This differs from what Balotelli's agent, Mino Raiola, said recently: “Arsenal are a fantastic club. Only eight or 10 clubs in the world can afford Mario Balotelli – like all premium players, and he is one of the greatest. Anything is possible.”
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