I want him to stay fut coins and I want him to extend his contract, and I have always been consistent on that. Yes, talks are ongoing, and yes, I remain optimistic."
Wenger adresses Ba rumours, potential Henry deal
With Gervinho off to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations next month, Wenger could bid for another striker when the window opens, but he denied being interested in Demba Ba, who can leave Newcastle for £7.5m.
"I like Demba Ba, yes," the former Monaco coach said ahead of Arsenal's match?with the Magpies. "But if you ask me, 'Do we sign Demba Ba?', I say no."
Wenger adresses Ba rumours, potential Henry deal
With Gervinho off to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations next month, Wenger could bid for another striker when the window opens, but he denied being interested in Demba Ba, who can leave Newcastle for £7.5m.
"I like Demba Ba, yes," the former Monaco coach said ahead of Arsenal's match?with the Magpies. "But if you ask me, 'Do we sign Demba Ba?', I say no."