Merida still talking to Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida has insisted that he has yet to pen a deal with Atletico Madrid, contrary to reports, and that he is still in discussions with the Gunners over penning a new deal.

"At the moment I am in talks with the boss," revealed Merida.

"I told him I needed a bit of time - the first thing in my mind is definitely to stay here but I have to look at a few things first and we'll see how we progress.

"My agent and I are only talking to Arsenal at the moment, though, and nobody else - first of all I want to see how my situation looks here and then I'll decide what to do."