Ajax full-back Gregory van der Wiel has admitted that he is flattered with reported interest from Arsenal and would be keen on a move to Emirates Stadium this summer.

The 22-year-old is currently on international duty with Holland at the World Cup, and an impressive tournament could see interest in the young defender stepped up from the Gunners.

The Dutch starlet has been the subject of reported interest from a host of Europe’s elite clubs, and is widely accepted as one of the brightest young talents the Netherlands currently has to offer.

And the defender admits that the chance to hook up with compatriot Robin van Persie at Arsenal would be appealing.

“Of course it's nice to read that Arsenal are interested," he said. "I consider myself a good fit for the Premier League.

"Robin van Persie has told me many stories about the Premier League, Arsenal and Mr [Arsene] Wenger. Maybe he can put in a good word for me."

"I know that Barcelona and Real (Madrid) are interested, but now I am only thinking about doing well at the World Cup in South Africa."

Van der Wiel played an intergral role for Ajax last season, making 43 appearances for the Dutch giants in their Dutch cup winning season.

Wenger will be present at the tournament in South Africa and is sure to be a keen spectator on proceedings surrounding the star.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has again insisted that Spain international midfielder Cesc Fabregas will not be leaving the club this summer.

The 23-year-old has long been linked with a return to Barcelona and the Gunners have been forced to turn down one move from the Spanish side already this summer.

“I don’t need to talk about Cesc,” said Wenger. “He has a deal with Arsenal and we don’t want to sell him.

“I’ve spoken with Fabregas many times – as with all the players in the World Cup – but never about his future.”

Fabregas’ contract with Arsenal is set to expire in the summer of 2013.

Although on paper a tangible deal seems highly unlikely, but that's what consistency can do to an upcoming youngster with a larger than life personality as Werder Bremen's playmaker Mesut Ozil.

As usual, some people in 'the know' believe or expect Arsene Wenger to snap the German attacking midfielder, whose services might not be needed at the Emirates next season, especially if the Gunners succeed in their much anticipated transfer plot to lure out of contract and former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole across London. Rule out a potential Barcelona swoop for Cesc Fabregas, because he is staying put at Arsenal this summer period!.

The Daily Star Sunday says Arsene Wenger is currently weighing the benefits of launching an audacious £12m bid for the 20-year-old, who showed traces of his often touted brilliance against Australia yesterday in a match they won by a respectable margin of four goals to nil.

He is arguably one of the brightest youth prospects at the 2010 World Cup, and he didn't fail to live up to his hefty valuation throughout the duration of his participation for the German side, contributing immensely to their opening game rout of soccer minnow Australia.

Personally, I think Ozil, will be surplus to requirements at Arsenal except an unlikely summer exodus of some of the club's midfielders gathers enough momentum to trouble the thinking faculty of the club's hierarchy.

Ajax centre-back Jan Vertonghen is being linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer to team up with Thomas Vermaelen.

If he turns out to be as successful as Vermaelen has been at the Gunners then it would be a massive plus for Arsene Wenger after he was widely considered to be the best Premiership signing of last season.

Wenger is trying to recreate his back line with veterans William Gallas, Sol Campbell, and Mikael Silvestre all due to leave on free transfers this summer.

Wenger will now be hoping he can persuade the 22-year-old to swap the Eredivisie for the English top-flight this summer.