Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could be set for a war of words with Bolton and its chairman Phil Gartside regarding the transfer of Trotters defender Gary Cahill.
It was confirmed that the Gunners bid for the England international and the fee involved was reported to be 6 million pounds, an offer that Bolton boss Owen Coyle described being so low that "derisory doesn't even cover it."
However, Wenger reacted bluntly to these reports, stating that the rumored fee was wrong, before confirming the two sides were in negotiations.
“That number is wrong, it is completely wrong. I believe every negotiation is between two parties and you only have to sell the player if you are all right with the price," Wenger said.
"In this case the information is below what has been spoken about."
Gartside reacted angrily to this supposed 6 million pounds bid by re-tweeting a fan on twitter that told Wenger to "f*** right off".
However, Wenger could not understand the anger shown by Bolton, pointing out that if the club doesn’t wish to sell its player then it doesn’t have to and it is as simple as that. But he doesn’t know why the bid – regardless of how small – is “insulting”.
"You only have to sell the player if you are all right with the price. It is not true. You can believe Gartside or you can believe me. It's not right. It's not the truth," Wenger said. "If Gartside can say I am lying I am ready to confront him. The truth is that we never speak about our negotiations.
"They do not need to sell the player, they can keep him. If you ask do I want to buy your house and you are not happy with the price you say no, that's it.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could be set to hand forward Nicklas Bendter a return to side for their opening Champions League against Udinese, according to The Mirror.
The Danish striker had appeared to be on his way out of the club this summer but a move has yet to materialise.
With Robin van Persie suspended and there being doubts over Marouane Chamakh, Wenger could – according to the report – include Bendtner in Tuesday's game against the Italian side.
Wenger has previously admitted that if the right offer for both Bendtner and the club was to come in, he would not stand in the Dane's way.
"I promised I'd let him go if he found the right club and that hasn't changed. When I make a promise, I keep it," Wenger told reporters.
However, Wenger has also claimed that Bendtner may have a future at the club and he would be happy to see him remain.
"But if he doesn't find the right opportunity, he'll stay and fight for his place like everybody else. He looks sharp in training."
Frenchman insists that the national team can call up the youngster, but maintains that there is no chance that the midfielder will take part in the game on Wednesday
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out the possibility of Jack Wilshere taking part in England's upcoming international friendly against the Netherlands on Wednesday.
The two sides play each other at Wembley just three days before the start of the Premier League season, and coach Fabio Capello's squad includes the young midfielder despite an injury.
The 19-year-old sustained an ankle problem that initially seemed serious, but the player himself has since played down the severity of the knock by insisting that he hopes to be back in "a few days."
Wenger, however, insists the midfielder will play no part against the Dutch on Wednesday.
"They can include him as much as they want," he said, according to the Mail On Sunday. "He won't play, simple as that. I wish he could."
Wilshere did not feature as Arsenal suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benfica in its last preseason friendly before the new campaign. Robin van Persie opened the scoring in the first half, before goals from Pablo Aimar and Nolito sealed the Eusebio Cup for the Portuguese side.
Wenger will be hopeful Wilshere is fit for the opening game of the season as the Gunners face Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday evening.
