Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez is set to stay this season at the Emirates.

The Sun says the Argie keeper, 26, has hardly appeared for the Gunners and spent a lot of time away at various clubs.

Despite that, the pack chasing Martinez on loan have been told he is still needed at the Emirates.

Leeds and Blackburn were keen but neither can commit to a decent cash offer — and there are no good foreign offers — so Arsenal think he is better staying for now.

The Gunners waved goodbye to veteran stopper Petr Cech - who retired and returned to Chelsea as a technical and performance advisor.