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Paper round-up: Telegraph say Wenger’s future could hinge on Atletico tie

There continues to be speculation over Arsene Wenger’s position as Arsenal manager.

The Daily Telegraph say Wenger’s future could hinge on beating Atletico Madrid in the semi-final of the Europa League.

It comes after the Gunners were handed the toughest possible draw as they target a place in the final.

The Telegraph say that at a press conference ahead of this weekend’s game against Newcastle, Wenger “noticeably ignored” a question about whether he would continue as manager if his side do not win the Europa League.

The Telegraph have also linked Danny Drinkwater with a possible move to West Ham.

It comes after The Guardian reported that Drinkwater is unhappy at playing a bit-part role for Chelsea since being signed from Leicester last year and could seek a move this summer.

The Telegraph say West Ham have been alerted to his potential availability and that a transfer to the east London club could suit Drinkwater as it would mean he would not to have move home for the second time in a year.

But The Telegraph also suggest Chelsea would want £30m for him and that this could be an obstacle to a deal.

Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud has told The Sun that leaving Arsenal for Chelsea was an “easy” decision to make.

The striker added: “That Arsenal page is finished now and it’s a new chapter for my career.

“I am at the best club in England in recent years because Chelsea have won more trophies than anyone else.”




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