Hoyte rules out Aston Villa move

Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte has ruled out talk of a summer exit from the Emirates, despite the interest of Aston Villa and Sunderland. It is understood that boss Arsene Wenger is a big fan of the full back and intends to keep him at the club.

“There are rumours every day but I am contracted to Arsenal,” said Hoyte.

“The boss has said great things about me, has good plans for me and I need to show him what I am capable of.”

However, Hoyte will probably be looking for more first-team action next year after yet another season on the fringes of the starting eleven.