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Arsenal boss Wenger: Mustafi never wanted to leave

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has denied reports of Shkodran Mustafi making a transfer request last month.

The Germany defender missed out on a move to Inter Milan amid claims he had demanded he be allowed to leave.

But after victory over Bournemouth, Wenger insisted Mustafi was committed to the Gunners.

He stated: "He wanted to stay. Look at his performance today."

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