Sam Allardyce: 'Mohamed Diame not joining Arsenal'

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has insisted that Arsenal have not made a bid for Mohamed Diame.

Recent speculation has suggested that the Gunners were considering making an offer for the midfielder, who is believed to have £3.5m release clause in his contract at Upton Park.

However, Allardyce has dismissed those reports by questioning where the 25-year-old would fit in at the Emirates Stadium.

"You are always worried about losing players but we have not had a bid from Arsenal for Diame. I can't see where he would fit into their side," Allardyce told reporters.

Diame joined the Hammers during the summer on a free transfer from Wigan Athletic.