However, today's edition of L'equipe states otherwise, maintaining the Gunners move for Laurent Koscielny has been rebuffed by the French outfit.
The report authoritatively affirmed that Lorient won't let go their coveted defender, whom they bought last year from Tours for approximately €1.5m - the 24-year-old has successfully carved a niche for himself, and can boast of a place amongst Ligue1's top defenders.
