Arsene Wenger insists he did not know Newcastle striker Loic Remy was at the Emirates on Sunday to watch Arsenal’s 1-0 win over West Brom.
The French international, who scored his 14th goal of the season at the weekend, has been heavily linked with a move to the Gunners in the summer.
Wenger has continued to be coy over the possibility of signing the 27-year-old from Queens Park Rangers, and insists he was in the dark over Remy’s attendance at the weekend.
He said: “Honestly, I have just been informed that Loic Remy was here, I didn’t know.
“So don’t see any sign of us signing Loic Remy in that. I hope he has paid for his ticket!
“No [I didn't invite him], that’s why I tell you I have not invited him.”