The Bordeaux president, Jean-Louis Triaud, yesterday criticised Arsène Wenger's pursuit of Marouane Chamakh, saying that the Arsenal manager's behaviour had not been "correct", that he had unsettled the player and that he had subsequently decided not to pursue his interest.

Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has lashed out at Arsene Wenger, lambasting the Arsenal coach's pursuit of Marouane Chamakh.

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh has not given up on his dream to play in the Barclays Premier League.

Juventus defender Fabio Cannavaro faces three weeks on the sidelines with a thigh injury.

Sir Alex Ferguson refuses to call time on Gary Neville's career but Manchester United's club captain acknowledged yesterday that with the clock ticking on the one-year contract which expires next June, his persistent injuries are a concern.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is edging closer to signing Bordeaux forward Marouane Chamakh and is looking to sell James Collins to push the deal through.

Marouane Chamakh is resigned to staying at Bordeaux for the coming season, despite claiming he has recently been approached by West Ham United. The striker has wanted to leave Les Girondins since the end of last term, with the Premier League his preferred destination, but the French club are believed to have stood in the way of potential moves to Sunderland and Arsenal.

Marouane Chamakh is resigned to staying at Bordeaux for the coming season, despite claiming he has recently been approached by West Ham.

Diomansy Kamara insists he will remain with Fulham despite being linked with a move to French champions Bordeaux.

Arsenal will not be pursuing their interest in the Internazionale midfielder Patrick Vieira, but Arsène Wenger is considering a move for the Fulham defender Brede Hangeland he revealed yesterday. Marouane Chamakh, however, is not an option unless Bordeaux lower their price.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will bide his time over Marouane Chamakh and wait until Bordeaux lower their valuation of the forward.

Arsene Wenger looks set to step up his interest in Bordeaux's Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh in a bid to strengthen the Arsenal attack.

Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc has again ruled out the departure of Marouane Chamakh to Sunderland by insisting he will only let the wantaway striker join a "big club".