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Arsene Wenger is lining up another deal for a little known youngster.

Arsenal manager Wenger is keen to sign Matthias Ginter, a 19-year-old defensive midfielder, from German top-flight side Freiburg in a deal worth £5m.

Wenger’s scouts have been tracking Ginter for months and the Gunners have spoken to Freiburg about doing a deal for the 6ft 1in German, who can also play in defence.

While Wenger sees the teenager as a major prospect, the move may not be as popular with Arsenal fans desperate for big name signings.

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The north Londoners have already done a deal with Auxerre and France Under-21 striker Yaya Sanogo, 20, who has agreed a four-year contract.

Wenger is under pressure to buy big this summer and has the war-chest to do so, but his first two targets are more in line with his reputation for signing and developing young talent rather than go for the (more expensive) finished article.

Arsenal have confirmed they are releasing midfielders Andrey Arshavin - their £15m record signing in 2009 - and Denilson and defender Sebastien Squillaci, but Tomas Rosicky has pledged his future to the club despite big-money offers from the Middle East and Major League Soccer.

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His former club Sparta Prague were also interested.

The 32-year-old midfelder admitted he held talks with Wenger and has been given reassurances over his future.

Czech international Rosicky said: “I have spoken to Arsene Wenger and he showed total confidence in me. He said he wants me to stay and it was important that I had that because I want to stay.

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“In football, you can never say anything for certain. But I am only thinking about working with Arsenal next season.”

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