Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists they're not becoming a selling club.

Wenger spoke for the first time this morning since the departure of Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United.

He said, "No, I'm not worried about that. When the players get to a certain age and they want to go, you have to respect that as well. As I said, all these players had a short contract to go. At some stage, you have to make a decision - do you commit for four years or not at an age where you have to think about it."

Wenger also remarked: "I believe as well, despite all the financial superpowers that we have in the league and in Europe now, I believe it's very important that we keep the basis of our focus on getting people out [developing players] from inside the club.

"I'm convinced that the way the football is going, it's maybe not only to buy players with huge amounts of money, but have players in your team who care about your club, have a sense of belonging and a pride of belonging to the club. I would rather encourage a club to push more on the quality of our youth work, which we are doing, than go into a way where it's only about millions and not so much about values."