Wojciech Szczesny is desperate to stay with Arsenal.

The Pole has lost his first-choice status in recent weeks, but is determined to fight on, says the London Evening Standard.

Sources close to Szczesny claim he is ready to fight for his place because he is settled and has a genuine affinity with Arsenal. He has plans to build a property portfolio in England. After splitting up with model Sandra Dziwiszek last year, he is again dating her. She is said to have "considerable influence" over Szczesny's decision-making and is happy in London, where she wants to study.