Huntelaar to stay in Milan

Arsenal, West Ham, Tottenham and Liverpool have been dealt a deadline day blow with the news that Holland striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar is to stay at AC Milan for the rest of the season.

Huntelaar, 26, has been linked with a move to the Premier League throughout January having failed to live up to a reputation forged at Ajax two years ago.

He has scored just three goals in 12 league games since his summer move from Real Madrid where he had spent a solitary season.

Huntelaar said: "I have decided to remain at Milan because there are so many people here with whom I have built a great rapport.

"And I am happy in this club."

Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, a reported target of Manchester City, has also indicated he will staying in Milan.

"There are so many clubs that have shown an interest in my services," the 25-year-old told the club's official website, www.acmilan.com.

"But for the time being, I am happy here."

AC Milan have said that neither player will be leaving during the winter transfer market.

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