text: Victor Wanyama took to social media on Thursday in a bid to dismiss rumours he was set to quit Southampton for Arsenal. 'To cut the story short have never spoken to Wenger,' Kenyam midfielder Wanyama wrote on Twitter, prompting an outpouring of praise from Southampton fans, and less enthusiastic responses from Gunners supporters. The Saints enforcer later followed those comments with a series of tweets, saying: 'The newspaper article does not say that I have spoken to Wenger or anyone else from Arsenal - and that's the truth.' Victor Wanyama's stock has risen in the Premier League since arriving at Southampton from Celtic . Saints midfielder claims that he has never spoken to Arsene Wenger over a move to the Emirates . The Sun linked the 23-year-old with Arsenal, quoting Wanyama as saying Wenger had been discussing him and had 'let it be known' he was interested in signing the former Celtic powerhouse. He was linked with the Gunners before moving from Celtic to Southampton for £12.5million in 2013 and his stock has risen in the Premier League after forging a midfield partnership with another reported Arsenal target  Morgan Schneiderlin. The Kenya international reportedly told The Sun that he is open to a move that would see him playing Champions League football next season after Wenger expressed interest in signing him. According to the paper, Wanyama said: 'Wenger has been talking about me, and he has let it be known he would like to sign me this summer, . 'Arsenal are a great club and I'd love to play Champions League football as I loved being on that stage with Celtic. 'But we've had a fantastic season at Saints and I want to stay focused on helping the club qualify for Europe. Then we'll see where I end up in the summer.' Southampton are expected to lose more players in the summer, including Morgan Schneiderlin . Wanyama has reportedly not ruled out a reunion with former Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham . The tough-tackling midfielder has also been linked with a reunion with former Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham and Wanyama has apparently not ruled out a move to the opposite end of north London. 'If I get the chance, maybe,' he reportedly told the Sun. 'You never know what will happen in the future. It's nice to be linked with other clubs as it means I'm playing well.' Despite surprising many with their positive performances this season, especially after losing star players including Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren, Ronald Koeman's side is expected to to lose the likes of Schneiderlin and Nathaniel Clyne at the end of the season.
target: Victor Wanyama has starred in the heart of Southampton's midfield .
  Reports claim he has spoken to Arsene Wenger over a summer transfer .
  Team-mate Morgan Schneiderlin has also been linked with the Gunners .
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