Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has cooled talk of raiding Serie A to boost his midfield.

Lazio attacker Mauro Zarate and Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo have both been linked with Arsenal.

Asked about the rumours, Wenger said: "Zarate and Montolivo? No, there is absolutely nothing from us.

"But even if we were interested, I would not say ..."

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