da betobet： Croatia defender Domagoj Vida has told Besiktas that he doe snot want to join Arsenal, according to Turkish outlet Aksam.
What’s the word?
da bwin： Manager Unai Emery got to work quickly when he was appointed as Arsene Wenger’s successor.
The Spaniard swiftly recruited right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner, defender Sokratis, goalkeeper Bernd Leno, midfielder Lucas Torreira and youngster Matteo Guendouzi.
There has since been a lull in activity, despite the fact that there is a need for a new centre-back at the Emirates.
Vida, who starred for Croatia on their journey to the World Cup final, emerged recently as a target for the Gunners.
However, according to Aksam, the 29-year-old, who is valued at £10.8m by Transfermarkt, has informed Besiktas that he does not want to leave as he loves living in Istanbul.
Should Arsenal try to convince him?
The North London outfit need some extra quality at the back following the questionable performances in defence last season.
However, Vida has only really taken the limelight due to his performances in Russia.
In truth, the Croatian is not quite at the level that Arsenal require to push themselves back into top-four contention.
If the centre-back has insisted that he wants to stay, then Arsenal could be fighting a losing battle.
With just a matter of hours left to go until the transfer window closes, perhaps it would be better for the Gunners to look elsewhere for a late deal.
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