Robin van Persie refuses to confirm if he’ll sign new Arsenal contract

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has once again refused to be drawn on his future at the Arsenal club and whether he will sign a new long-term contract.

The Dutch striker has said that he will not discuss publicly the prospects of signing an extension to his current deal, which expires at the end of the 2012/2013 season, until the end of the current Premier League season.

“I do not know, ” he said. “For one thing, as an indication, when I came to Arsenal we immediately beat City. But in recent years much has happened in England.

"Nevertheless, I think the Premiership is still the best league in the world, it gives me everything I want.”

On the other hand, Gunners fans will be relieved to hear that Jack Wilshere has publicly stated that he is not tempted by Manchester City's riches and is committed to the side.

“No disrespect to Manchester City but Arsenal is the perfect home for me right now,” the midfielder said. “Some players have got their price but, to be honest, that’s not the way I look at the game.

“All I think about is playing at the highest level and in the top competitions so I can measure myself against the best in the world. I really am happy at Arsenal at the minute.

"Obviously, I want to win things and I want to do it with Arsenal. I have been here since I was nine and have grown to love the club.”