Ramsey denies Arsenal ‘shambles’ jibe

AARON RAMSEY was last night forced to explain himself after he appeared to brand Arsenal’s transfer business a ‘shambles’. The Wales midfielder, on his Instagram account, paid tribute to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after the 24-year-old completed his move from the Emirates Stadium to Liverpool. But the post was accompanied with the hashtag of #shaaambles — leading to suggestions that it was a deliberate dig at the club’s decision to let the England star leave. However, Ramsey then denied this on Twitter. ‘Let’s all calm down, “Shaaambles” was a nickname used as a personal joke for the Ox sometimes around the training ground #personaljoke,’ he wrote. The confusion topped off a chaotic day at the Emirates Stadium as they tried but failed to strengthen their squad. The Gunners agreed a £92million deal to sign Thomas Lemar — only to run out of time to complete the deal. Monaco accepted the offer, which would have smashed the British record transfer fee, yesterday afternoon. Lemar was also said to have rejected a move to London because they are not playing in the Champions League. Arsenal also tried to sign long-term target Julian Draxler from Paris Saint-Germain, but the Germany player wanted to stay in the French capital. Alexis Sanchez would have completed a £60m move to Manchester City if Arsenal had completed a move for either Lemar or Draxler.