Wiltord, Kanu released

ByReuters

Published 12/06/2004 at 11:34 GMT

Nigerian striker Kanu, French forward Sylvain Wiltord and former England defender Martin Keown are among 17 players released by Arsenal, the premier league champions say. Wiltord, in the French squad for Euro 2004, had been widely expected to leave after

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The former Bordeaux player signed for 13 million pounds in 2000 but was never as successful as other French players at Highbury like Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires.

Media reports have linked Wiltord with a move to North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who will be managed by French national coach Jacques Santini after the European Championships.

Kanu joined Arsenal from Inter Milan in 1999 but had become a bit part player in the last two seasons.

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