Gunners rumour scotched

Giorgos Samaras's father says his son has not signed for Arsenal.

Heerenveen prospect Giorgos Samaras's father has told skysports.com that there is no truth in reports that the forward has signed a deal with Arsenal.

It has been suggested that the Greek youngster has already agreed to join Arsene Wenger's Gunners at the end of next season.

The 20-year-old, currently on international duty with his country's youngsters, is definitely staying at Heerenveen for another season and has yet to commit his future to the North Londoners.

"The player will stay for another year," Yannis Samaras told skysports.com. "He wants to play for a big club but doesn't mind if it is PSV Eindhoven, Real Madrid or Arsenal.

"We know the English team have scouted him many times in Holland.

"We know he will play at a higher level than Heerenveen but he has signed a contract here where he will earn more money each year.

"There is no truth that a deal has been done with Arsenal."

Samaras Senior is a former OFI Crete coach who played international football for Greece.

His son has represented his country at various youth levels and is under contract with his Dutch club until 2008.