Arsene Wenger is confident Emmanuel Adebayor will remain at Arsenal, but revealed he would consider Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh as a possible replacement.
The future of Togo striker Adebayor is yet to be resolved one way or another - with AC Milan continuing their interest following a public pursuit last summer before the 25-year-old agreed a new deal to stay at the Emirates Stadium.
Adebayor, however, has made it clear he would be happy to remain and lead the Gunners' challenge for honours despite a difficult season.
Wenger has no desire to sell the striker - who netted 30 goals during the 2007-08 campaign - as he prepares for his squad's return to training next week.
"If he does not want to stay, he will leave, but I think he will be still at Arsenal this season," Wenger told French radio station RMC.
However, should Adebayor move on, the Gunners boss could move for Moroccan international Chamakh. "Yes, but only in the event of a departure," he said of his interest in Chamakh.
