Arsenal News: Unai Emery responds to rumours of Guendouzi's PSG transfer

What's the story?

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has responded to rumours of midfielder Matteo Guendouzi's transfer to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain while heaping praise on the Frenchman's performance and consistency since his arrival at the Emirates.

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Guendouzi arrived at the North London outfit in a mere £7 million transfer from Ligue 2 side FC Lorient last summer.
The youngster was initially not expected to be a regular in the Gunners midfield but soon emerged as a mainstay in the first team following unabashed performances. The teenager has made 35 appearances for the club so far this season and remains an impossible player to drop for Emery.
The Frenchman has now been reported to be attracting interest from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, whose youth academy he was a part of until he was 17.
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The heart of the matter

Guendouzi recently started in Arsenal's comeback 3-0 win in the second leg of their last-32 fixture against BATE in the Europa League.
Speaking of the midfielder after the win, Emery said, "His development is like we want. He has a big ambition, big quality. Sometimes we need more quality with him and for him to be more stronger in midfield."
"But his development with us is very important and he’s playing with big consistency. His quality is very impressive." 
When asked about Guendouzi's reported PSG interest, the manager replied, "I am surprised. I don't want this."

What's next?

Arsenal lost the first leg of their Europa League fixture against BATE last Thursday but turned the results around at home last night.
The Gunners are currently in fifth place in the Premier League table and will hope to surpass fourth-placed Manchester United with a win over Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.