Arsene Wenger joked that reporters will have to find a new player who 'wants to depart' the club after Hector Bellerin committed to Arsenal on Wednesday, reports the London Evening Standard.

The 21 year old signed a new six-and-a-half-year contract with the Gunners on Monday amid interest from Manchester City and Barcelona.

"When you give youngsters a chance to play in the first team, you want them to commit to the club," the Arsenal boss said.

"It sends out that the media will have to find a different name for someone that wants to leave."