Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender has rejected interest from Arsenal.
After being quizzed about Arsenal's interest, the 25-year old insisted he would not be heading for The Emirates.
"I signed my new contract until 2019, and that should have told everyone how happy I am at Leverkusen.
"I feel settled here and see no reason to change anything. In fact, if I am to be completely honest, I haven't had an overly brilliant season and don't feel ready yet to take on a pivotal role at a big club somewhere else.
"I need to keep working on my game, and I am going to do that here at Leverkusen. That suits me, and I am happy with that."
