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Arsene Wenger makes statement on Arsenal transfer target Mohamed Elneny
ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger refused to deny his interest in signing Mohamed Elneny amid reports of a medical taking place yesterday.
Mohamed Elneny looks set to join Arsenal
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Reports suggested the FC Basel midfielder underwent a medical in Paris after personal terms were agreed.
Asked whether a deal was close, Wenger said: "You know more than me.
"Sadly we cannot announce anything at the moment. Nothing has been concluded."
The 23-year-old is expected to provide cover in midfield, where Arsenal have suffered a number of injuries.
Francis Coquelin, Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere and Mikel Arteta are all out currently.
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