Balotelli to Arsenal is pure invention, says Wenger

Arsene Wenger has denied any truth in rumours linking Mario Balotelli with a move to Arsenal.

The Italian striker has been mooted as a potential Gunners target this summer – a possibility which has been played up by the player’s agent Mino Raiola.

Arsenal 'offer Mario Balotelli £180k-a-week contract'

Arsenal are reportedly set to offer Mario Balotelli a deal worth £180,000-a-week to move to the Emirates Stadium this summer.

Balotelli is one of the Gunners’ key transfer targets, as manager Arsene Wenger looks to add a world-class striker to his squad for next season.