Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has debunked Sam Allardyce’s claim that wife of Gunners’ striker, Olivier Giroud blocked his move to Everton last summer.
Wenger also confirmed that the striker will be sidelined until mid-January, with a hamstring injury.
Giroud had earlier revealed that he was “very close” to joining Everton before deciding to stay at the Emirate where he has been a back-up to new signing Alexandre Lacazette.
Addressing his news conference on Wednesday, Wenger dismissed comments made by new Everton boss Allardyce.
The Frenchman said, “No, I don’t think so. He could have joined Everton and stayed basically in London. I don’t think that was the problem.”
Allardyce made the comments at his own news conference this week.
Allardyce had said, “I wouldn’t have thought so because he refused to come last time.
“He doesn’t want to move north of London, I don’t think. Or his wife doesn’t. It is very important to the wives you know. Normally they are the bosses, I say that with experience.”
Wenger will have to do without both Giroud and defender Nacho Monreal in the coming weeks after confirming they both face a spell on the sidelines.
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