Aquilani 'flattered' but defiant

Midfielder refuses to dwell on talk of a move to Arsenal

By Nadia Carminati   Last updated: 21st May 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Aquilani 'flattered' but defiant

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Alberto Aquilani is 'flattered' by the reported interest being shown in him but has moved to dampen rumours linking him with a move away from Roma.

On Monday, Aquilani's agent, Vincenzo Morabito, claimed that Arsenal were in talks with the midfielder.

However, Aquilani, 23, insists that speculation of a transfer is wide of the mark.

"I can only say that I am flattered," he told Corriere dello Sport. "I have a deal with Roma until 2010.

"According to speculation I have already gone to two of the three mentioned sides.

"I don't like to talk about renewing my Roma contract with the press. It is not the time to talk about these things.

"I am part of Roma and the other sides do not matter. Talk of a move makes no sense."