Van Persie has just 12 months left on his contract with the Gunners and has recently been linked with the likes of Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
“He will stay at Arsenal,” Wenger told the Italian newspaper La Repubblica.
“There is no reason why a top player, a big champion would want a move to Serie A – in terms of the prestige of the league, the level of play or financial considerations.
“If he moves there, I will buy you a caramello.”
