Simeone distances himself from replacing Wenger at Arsenal

The Argentine is one of a number of coaches being linked with taking over at the Emirates Stadium but insists he has heard nothing from the Gunners

Diego Simeone has not spoken to Arsenal about the prospect of replacing Arsene Wenger and insists he is happy at Atletico Madrid as the sides prepare for a keenly anticipated Europa League semi-final.

Wenger announced last Friday he would end a 22-year tenure as Arsenal manager and Simeone has been viewed as one of many names in the frame for the Emirates Stadium post.

But speaking at a pre-match news conference, the Argentine maintained such a move was not on the agenda and added his voice to numerous plaudits the 68-year-old Frenchman has enjoyed…