Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny insists rumours over Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri's departures are not unsettling the players.
Manager Arsene Wenger insisted yesterday there was nothing new to report on Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, speculation over whom has dominated the club's pre-season.
Szczesny denied that had been an unwelcome distraction for the rest of the squad.
"Not at all," he said.
"I don't pay attention to it. I don't think the players in the dressing room do. It doesn't affect us."
The keeper claimed he had not thought about the consequences of Fabregas' departure, adding: "He is the captain. He is still the captain, and I hope he will remain at the club."
But he admitted losing both Fabregas and Nasri would be a huge blow.
"It would be a big loss because they are great players," he said.
"But they are still at Arsenal and I hope they stay."
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