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Arsenal transfer target Thomas Tuchel insists he has ‘no interest’ in replacing Arsene Wenger as manager

Borussia Dortmund head coach had been sounded out by Gunners as a possible successor for under fire Frenchman

THOMAS TUCHEL says he has "no interest" in replacing Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal reportedly approached Borussia Dortmund with a view to poaching their highly rated head coach.

 Thomas Tuchel insists he has 'no interest' in replacing Arsene Wenger as Arsenal boss
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Thomas Tuchel insists he has 'no interest' in replacing Arsene Wenger as Arsenal bossCredit: Rex Features

But Tuchel, 43, insists: "I can't give you any information about the topic because it doesn't involve me.


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"I'm happy with my job in Dortmund and have a contract, so it is of no interest to me."

The Gunners denied sounding out Tuchel as Wenger looks to have decided on his future.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis claims the Frenchman told him he was STAYING at the Emirates.

 Arsene Wenger's future at Arsenal is still up in the air, with his current deal expiring in the summer
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Arsene Wenger's future at Arsenal is still up in the air, with his current deal expiring in the summerCredit: Getty Images
 Arsenal's latest defeat at West Brom has left the club in crisis
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Arsenal's latest defeat at West Brom has left the club in crisisCredit: Rex Features

Wenger's contract is up in the summer and sections of supporters are calling for him to call time on his 21-year Gunners career.

SunSport revealed he has been offered a two-year deal to boss Paris Saint-Germain as of next season.

The Arsenal manager revealed after his side's disastrous 3-1 loss at the Baggies on Saturday: "Don't worry, I know what I will do in my future so you will soon know, very soon.

 Thomas Tuchel took over as Borussia Dortmund boss from Jurgen Klopp in 2015
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 Thomas Tuchel took over as Borussia Dortmund boss from Jurgen Klopp in 2015Credit: EPA
 The German coach takes a more hands-on approach than Arsene Wenger
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 The German coach takes a more hands-on approach than Arsene WengerCredit: EPA

“You will see. Today I don't necessarily worry about that.

“We are in a unique bad patch that we haven't had in 20 years. We lose game after game at the moment, and that is more important for me than my future.”

Tuchel replaced Jurgen Klopp at Dortmund in 2015, leading the club to a second place finish in the Bundesliga last season.

The German is a more hands-on manager than Wenger and, like Klopp, demands a lot out of his players.

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