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Finally, Rennes break their silence on Laurent Koscielny amid 'agreed deal' claims

Koscielny refused to travel with Arsenal for their pre-season tour [Courtesy]

Rennes will not be signing Arsenal's wantaway defender Laurent Koscielny, the French club's president has declared.

The 33-year-old refused to travel with the Gunners on their pre-season tour of the United States after his request to leave the club to return to his homeland was rejected.

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