The Arsenal midfielder Andrei Arshavin has been speaking to the press today, and he seems to be pretty certain that Arsene Wenger will not be signing another goalkeeper this summer, as he already has four of them in the squad.

“They say that the signings haven’t finished.” said Arshavin. “We have four goalkeepers and we conceded none the two matches played so far.

“But, seriously, if we’re talking about Schwarzer, it looks like that is off the agenda.’

The Russian star also seems to think that Wenger will be promoting a few more youngsters to the first team this season, which would negate the need for any new signings. He is especially hopeful that Jack Wilshere will become a regular first-teamer.

Arshavin said: “Wilshere, Frimpong and Nordtveit have trained with the first team from day one, so no one considers them beginners.

“If Wenger calls them up to the first team, it means each has talent. The rest depends on themselves. Wilshere is only 18, but he has worked with the first team already for two or three years – longer than me. He went on loan last season, but I hope this season that he really helps us.”

Nordtveit is a 6ft 2in centre-back that has been gaining experience on loan at Lillestrom and Nurnberg, so perhaps he could be the natural partner for Thomas Vermaelen this season. He has just turned 20 so he can hardly be considered a kid?