• Premier League

Wenger cools Cazorla link

ESPN staff
July 25, 2012
Santi Cazorla was in Spain's Euro 2012 squad © PA Photos
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has distanced his side from a move for Spain international midfielder Santi Cazorla.

A report in the Guardian on Tuesday claimed that Cazorla, who plays for Malaga, had already agreed on terms to join the Gunners. However, the report also said that a fee between the clubs had yet to be agreed.

Cazorla has a €45 million buy-out clause in his contract, but Malaga are likely to sell for less due to financial concerns: they could be relegated if outstanding debts are not settled.

After Arsenal's stuttering 2-1 victory over Malaysia XI on Tuesday, Wenger was asked whether a new signing was imminent. He said: "No [we are not close]. Maybe we will sign a Malaysian player!"

Cazorla, who joined Malaga for €19 million from Villarreal in 2011, was part of Spain's victorious Euro 2012 squad.

He has also been discussed as a possible target for Tottenham Hotspur if they lose Luka Modric to Real Madrid.

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