West Ham boss Avram Grant has scotched speculation that defender Matthew Upson could be on his way to Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger refused to comment on Thursday on reports that Upson was a target as the Arsenal boss seeks to bring in a new centre-half.
Wenger – who previously signed Upson from Luton Town in 1997 before the England international went on to join Birmingham in 2003 – is on the lookout for a new recruit after Sebastien Squillaci joined Thomas Vermaelen on the sidelines.
But it seems his interest lies elsewhere after Grant confirmed the Arsenal boss had not been in touch concerning the West Ham stopper, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Grant said: “I’m sure if Arsene Wenger wanted a player from me I would have got a call from him but I didn’t receive a call.
“He is our player. He is very committed to the club.”
His comments come as the teams prepare to face each other at Upton Park on Saturday in a game crucial to both sides’ fortunes at opposite ends of the table.
