Lionel Messi to Arsenal: Arsene Wenger hopes Messi 'knocks at his door' tonight

But there is little chance of that, Arsene

Arsene Wenger looks on from the touchline (Getty Images)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stated that it is "99 per cent" likely that the Gunners will not be doing any deadline day deals today but did sneakily add that if Barcelona's Lionel Messi knocks at his door tonight, he will happily make him an offer.

Ahead of the Gunners Premier League fixture against Southampton tomorrow night, Wenger said that there is little doubt he will add to his ranks before 11pm tonight, when the window slams shut.

Asked if he was all done, he said: "100 per cent is difficult to say, but 99 per cent sure, yes.

"A miracle can always happen, someone can knock on your door and if [Lionel] Messi knocks on my door at 10 to six tonight, I will not say 'please go back to Barcelona!'"

But will Messi, the best player in the world, knock on his door. The odds are not looking good for Wenger.

Only Mohamed Elneny, a £7.4m but from FC Basle, joined the Gunners this month.