Lukas Podolski has been linked with a move away from the London Club in recent weeks with Juventus, Wolfsburg and Galatasaray rumoured to be interested.
Arsene Wenger has included the German international in his squad for Wednesday’s Uefa Champion’s League qualifier against Besiktas at the Emirates.
“Podolski is in the squad for Wednesday and will stay with us,” said Wenger.
The World Cup winner is yet to feature for Arsenal this season but with the absence of Olivier Giroud, who may be out for up to three months, the club has to keep the forward to ensure they have enough attacking options as the season progresses.
Wenger believes his team can perform effectively without Giroud and is confident he’ll get a positive result against Besiktas.
“For us the Champions League is very important. We want to play at the top level, at international level,” added Wenger.
“It’s a very important game, more on the sporting side than the financial side.”
“Nothing is unthinkable – it (not qualifying for the group stage) has happened to 99% of all the big clubs in Europe.
“But we want to be in there and we think we have the potential to do it. The task is clear and we know we can do it. So let’s do it.
“Experience plays a big part. We have big experience of playing in the Champions League and in highly pressurised games. We can use that.
“But what’s more important is putting in a good, strong performance.
“I’m confident this group is mentally prepared and ready for the fight.”