Sagna Rejected Real Madrid & Juventus To Stay At Arsenal

Bacary Sagna's solid displays at right-back for Arsenal alerted a pair of European heavyweights this summer - both Real Madrid and Juventus have shown an interest in the player, according to a source close to the French international.

The source also alluded to Sagna's loyalty to Arsenal, as he had no intention of becoming a part of Florentino Perez's second wave of Galacticos.

"It is true that Juventus are interested in him, but he does not want to leave Arsenal," the source told Futbol Mercado.

"Although Juventus are a great club, he's not interested in leaving, because his aim is to win a title with Arsenal, so there will be no negotiation in this regard."

The source added: "Are other clubs interested? Sure, I could confirm he was on the shortlist of Real Madrid when they were looking for a right-back.

"In fact, Real Madrid asked for him, though it was an impossible bargain because he would not leave."

Sagna was bought by Arsene Wenger from Ligue 1 side Auxerre in 2007 for £6 million - that fee now looks like a bargain. He has swiftly established himself as the club's first-choice right-back.

Alan Dawson, Goal.com UK