Arsenal news LIVE updates: Gunners approach Man Utd for Martial, Sanchez teased

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Arsenal news: Gunners want Manchester United forward Anthony Martial

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Wednesday 27 September

Inter reject Ozil

16.45: Inter Milan have rejected the chance to sign Arsenal star Mesut Ozil, according to Italian publication Calciomercato.

Ozil is out of contract at the end of the season and is reportedly being offered to several Italian clubs.

But Inter have no interest in signing the German.

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Wenger bemoans fixtures

14.45: Arsene Wenger has admitted his side are beginning to feel the pressure of competing in the Europa League this season.

"I have a decision to make and at the moment I would say that the schedule for us is a bit cruel," Wenger told the London Evening Standard.

"We play [on Monday], we play in BATE Borisov on Thursday night and play Sunday morning at 12pm.

“There is no need to talk to the Premier League about [the TV schedule] because it's the television that decides.

"So for us the time is very short. But the television decides and I don't complain about that.”

Sanchez teased

12:14: Arsenal stars tease Alexis Sanchez about failed Manchester City move - Chuba Akpom

Arsenal players have teased Alexis Sanchez about his failed summer move to Manchester City, says Gunners team-mate Chuba Akpom.

When asked about the players' reaction to Sanchez's failed move, Akpom told the Daily Star: "We do banter about it to be fair.

“But at the end of the day, he's still at Arsenal. Everyone is happy, the fans are happy and he's happy.

"I think with a player like Sanchez he just blocks it out because all he wants to do is play football. 

“He's so focused on football, he blocks out a lot of negativity and transfer rumours."

Martial enquiry

10:50: Arsenal have requested Manchester United keep them informed about any developments regarding Anthony Martial.

The France international has made just one league start under Jose Mourinho this season and is said to be frustrated at a lack of playing time.

Arsene Wenger is a long term admirer of the 21-year-old and would welcome him at the Emirates.

According to the Gambling Times, Arsenal have made it clear to United they want to be told about any changes involving Martial’s situation.

Wenger on deadline day thoroughly

10:15: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hinted he was approached by Monaco about a deal to sign Thomas Lemar days before the end of the transfer window.

The Gunners were strongly linked with Lemar throughout the summer and reportedly made a £92m bid after agreeing to let Alexis Sanchez join Manchester City.

However the both deals failed to be completed, leading to a heavy criticism of Arsenal’s transfer business.

And Wenger has responded, saying: What happens now is that you’re contacted 48 hours before the end of the transfer window and someone says, “Are you still interested in this player?”

"You worked on that deal for three months, they closed the door and then suddenly they open it up again with two days to go.

"It’s all rushed decisions and very hectic in the last week.”

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