Matteo Guendouzi transfer: Arsenal boss Unai Emery dismisses £60m PSG rumours

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has dismissed transfer rumours linking Matteo Guendouzi with a £60m move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Speaking after Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over BATE Borisov in the Europa League, where Guendouzi put in another accomplished performance in midfield, Emery insisted he was happy with the youngster’s development in north London and made it clear he was part of his long-term plans at the club.

“His development is a good one,” Emery said.

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“He has ambition and quality. Sometimes we need more quality from him and we need him to be stronger in midfield.

“But his development with us is very important and he is playing consistently and improving a lot. The quality of his football is important for us.”

Asked again if he would consider selling the 19-year-old, Emery responded: “No, I don’t want.”

£60m move to PSG rumoured

Guendouzi joined Arsenal from Ligue 2 side Lorient last summer for a fee in the region of £8m and has settled in well at the Emirates, making 34 appearances across four competitions.

It was reported earlier this week that Arsenal had set an asking price of £60m following supposed interest from PSG, the French champions where Guendouzi played as a youngster.