Wenger dismisses signing Gourcuff in January

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is expected to make additions when the transfer window opens in January, with a loan move for former captain Thierry Henry still in the pipeline.

However, the Arsenal manager appeared cool on suggestions 25-year-old Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff was on his radar.

Wenger, quoted on the official Arsenal website, said: "We have choices in midfield. We have [Abou] Diaby and [Jack] Wilshere coming back [from injury] so we have lots of people in there.

"However I see a positive future for [Gourcuff]. I think he will come back to his best level.

"He has been out for four or five months and what happens to him now is normal. He's played his first few games only on his desire and, after an injury, it's normal to have a dip.

"Between January and June will be the key moment for him, but I think he will be back to his best."