Norwich manager Daniel Farke has ruled out a January outing for Arsenal goal Emi Buendia.
The Canarian midfielder has been linked to a signing by the Gunners in recent months after scoring seven goals and recording six assists this season.
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Buendia’s last goal came in Norwich’s 1-0 win over Barnsley on Saturday.
Arsenal’s lack of creativity from midfield has been a problem for Mikel Arteta this season, something that Buendía could fix.
However, Farke insists his star man is going nowhere as Norwich looks to make an immediate return to the Premier League.
He said: “Emi is a key player for us, an important member of the group, and he is totally committed to us.
“He is our player and will continue to be our player, he has a long-term contract with the club, so we keep him.
“Everyone knows his qualities, and I don’t expect interest just because he scored a wonderful goal. [in a 1-0 win against Barnsley].
“He has written down a number like this for us and people know what he can do.
“It was an excellent ending and that’s what Emi can do. He instinctively knows when to race and then he has the quality to finish like this.
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The appearance of Emile Smith Rowe could soften Buendía’s apparent blow.
The 20-year-old playmaker posted his second assist in three games in Arsenal’s 4-0 win over West Brom on Saturday.
Smith Rowe’s performance in the Hawthorns received praise from Gunners outcast Mesut Ozil.
He tweeted: “Nice game guys! Great spirit: 3 wins in a row.
“The team looks good with a number 10 like Emile Smith Rowe, the one who makes the difference.”
Good game, guys! ???? Great spirit: 3 wins in a row ❤️???????? The team looks good with a number 10 like Emile Smith Rowe, the one who makes the difference ???????? #YaGunnersYa #COYG #WBAARS @Arsenal
– Mesut Özil (@ MesutOzil1088) 2 de enero de 2021
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