Daniel Farke insists Arsenal-linked Emi Buendia is going nowhere in January

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Norwich City boss, Daniel Farke, has warned Arsenal that he will not be selling Emi Buendia anytime soon despite constant links to the Gunners.

Arsenal are said to be keen on signing Buendia as they look to bring in a creative midfielder but, as yet, have failed to make any sort of concrete move for the Canaries ace.

The Argentinian already has seven goals and six assists this season and has once again shown himself to be one of the best players outside of the Premier League.

But after once again leading Norwich to a win yesterday, his manager Daniel Farke took a firm stance after the game and insisted that Buendia, who got the winner, is going nowhere.

“Emi is a key player for us, an important member of the group, and he is totally committed to us. He is our player and will continue to be our player – he is on a long-term contract with the club so we keep him,” Farke said. (Daily Mail)

“Everyone knows his qualities – and I don’t expect interest just because he scored a wonder goal today. He has scored a number like this for us and people know what he can do.”

Buendia will not come cheap if Arsenal did want to sign him anyway. Indeed, former Norwich star Chris Sutton believes a fee in the region of £30m would be the starting point before any sale is even considered.

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A few weeks ago you’d have said Arsenal need to pay whatever it takes to bring in some creativity but in recent weeks the likes of Emile Smith-Rowe and Bukayo Saka have picked up the mantle.

Now, paying so much for Buendia (who only scored once in the PL last season) may seem a bit of a risk.

Fair play to Daniel Farke though. He wants nothing to do with a sale and wants his best players around all season.