Since there have been rumours about the Japan job since before Wenger even arrived in London, mostly appearing to be the result of wishful thinking on the parts of the Japanese FA or their press, we didn't think there was much to the latest story.

And now JFA supremo Shunichiro Okano has officially denied the reports. "The association is currently considering whether to renew a contract with coach Troussier but we have yet to reach any conclusion". It's said that such a conclusion will be reached at a meeting at the end of May. And when asked if they were in talks with the Arsenal boss, Okano said "No, we're not."

On Radio 5 live last night, Wenger reiterated that he has 2 years on his contract at Arsenal, that he loves it here, and intends to stay at least that long. He also said that he doesn't know what'll happen after that, but we understand that Arsenal will be making moves to try to extend his contract sooner rather than later.

Wenger's going nowhere, of course. But if they did ask, who could blame them for trying?