EPL:Sagna talks over new Arsenal deal have stalled - Wenger

Apr 25, 2014 2:28:00 PM
The manager is concerned by the
delays with the likes of Manchester
City and Serie A outfit Inter linked with
interest
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits
talks with Bacary Sagna "are not
progressing" and believes the future of the
full-back is out of his hands.
Sagna's current deal at the Emirates Stadium
will expire at the end of the season, meaning
he can depart the club on a free transfer if
fresh terms are not agreed.
A deal was believed to be close to being
agreed, but Wenger is concerned by the
delays with the likes of Manchester City and
Serie A outfit Inter linked with interest.
"Talks are not progressing," he said ahead of
Monday's encounter with Newcastle United.
"The ball is not in our court anymore and he
has to come back to us [with an answer]."
While Sagna could be heading for the exit
door, Wenger was also asked about
incomings and the possibility of a deal for
striker Loic Remy, who is currently on loan at
Newcastle from QPR.
But Wenger refused to be drawn on whether a
move was imminent, adding: "He is a good
striker. But we are focused on the end of the
season, not on strikers."
Midfielder Abou Diaby will not take part on
Monday. The Frenchman played 45 minutes
of a reserve fixture in midweek after 13
months on the sidelines due to a cruciate
ligament injury.
However, his return to the first team has
been curtailed by a groin problem.
"[Diaby] had a little groin problem after the
game so will not be available on Monday,"
Wenger said.