The legendary former Arsenal boss has been linked with a move to San Siro, something he has strongly refuted
Arsene Wenger has categorically denied that he is in talks to take up a managerial position with Serie A giants AC Milan, labelling such a notion as 'fake news'.
Reports emanating from France surfaced on Monday stating that the former Arsenal boss was in advanced talks with the San Siro side to replace Gennaro Gattuso in the dugout.
The Frenchman would also have been working closely with Rossoneri sporting director Leonardo, according to the report, however the long-serving ex-Gunners gaffer has moved to quash the rumours.
“The only thing I can say is that it's fake news,” Wenger said while on beIN Sports.
“If I had signed somewhere I would tell you but that's wrong. I cannot master the rumours, I can only master what I do in my life.
“At the moment I'm just focused on doing well for beIN Sports – and that's not easy!”
Interestingly, former Arsenal and Milan man Mathieu Flamini stated on Tuesday that his old boss would be a perfect fit for the Serie A side should the move have come to pass.
“I don't need to tell you he's an incredible manager. He proved it for many years,” he said.
“I'm very close to Arsene, it's been very inspiring for me to work with him. I think he would be great for AC Milan.
Wenger's denial has put an end to the speculation for the time being, but the 69-year-old has admitted recently that he plans to return to football in some capacity in the near future.
“[I'll return] at the beginning of 2019,” he admitted. “At the moment I'm having a good rest and I watch football a lot.”
“I said many times maybe the best way is not to be in England because I spent so much time at the same club it would seem odd to go somewhere else [in the Premier League].
“At the moment I can't tell you about my future because I don't know. I will be somewhere but I don't know where.”
In the same interview, Wenger also stated that he does not yet know whether he will return to club football or turn his hand to coaching a national team.
Milanista78
189
I am glad it’s fake news
lopacdkn
105
That's what Wenger used to do. If there were transfer rumours about a player Arsenal were said to be chasing and the media asked him Wenger will deny only to see Arsenal buy the player. Let's wait and see.
Keplerer
99
When he was at Arsenal he never told us his plans. Ac-Millan fans get used to it
reallythe
96
"I respect my contracts" "My focus is firmly on my punditry at the moment." "I don't know AC Milan"
simbknpst
78
Wenger would never admit any speculation even if it was true, at Arsenal he would deny all speculations linking the club with any signings but would eventually sign them. let's give it time, I see him signing for Milan