Arsenal Transfer News: Tomas Rosicky, Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Flamini Exit Rumours

Even an ongoing injury crisis won't convince Arsenal to keep hold of Tomas Rosicky, Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini past this season following reports all three players are poised to leave the Emirates Stadium next summer.

James Olley of the London Evening Standard revealed the club "are unlikely to offer any of them new contracts" when their deals expire in June 2016.

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Rosicky turned 35 in October, while Arteta and Flamini will turn 34 and 32, respectively, in March, meaning the veterans will carry a combined age of 101 by the time the 2015-16 campaign reaches its climax.

Their use to the first team has diminished rapidly this season and Flamini is the only mentioned player to have registered a Premier League start this season, while Rosicky hasn't made a single appearance this term.

Injuries and old age have taken their toll on the midfield members, and their departures is likely to result in an influx of new talent next summer, whether that be through promotion in the Arsenal ranks or via the transfer market.

Wenger has previously spoken of his desire to see former Everton midfielder Arteta become a manager, so that the Arsenal philosophy can live on, per the club's official website (h/t Spanish newspaper Marca):

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Mikel has a huge influence even when he is not playing. He is super conscientious, and every morning two hours before training he prepares and that is absolutely right. I really hope Mikel considers going into coaching.

When you manage, you want to see your players continue and see them give their experience and knowledge back. You want them to give their expertise of the way we want to play football and the way we want to behave.

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The Frenchman will be glad to see Arteta has used his time on the sidelines this season to pursue that hope then, as Arteta was quoted by ArsenalFanTV, where he confirmed a coaching career could lie in wait:

Flamini, 31, is the youngest of the three and would strike as the most likely to move elsewhere should this prove the end of his Arsenal career, despite being interrupted by injuries throughout his career.

The Frenchman came on as an 81st-minute substitute against Everton in October, but nine minutes on the pitch was sufficient time for Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher to find serious fault in his display:

It had been assumed that last season was to be Rosicky's last at the Emirates last season, but a string of rejuvenated performances earned him a one-year extension with the north London outfit.

The Czech playmaker is expected to be back in action around the new year, but after failing to feature at all this term, he may now be deemed too old to risk handing another new deal.

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For Flamini, this will represent a second time leaving the Gunners, having departed in 2008 only to make his return in 2013 following a five-year spell with Milan.

Fans will hope to see the trio contribute as much as possible in what now appear to be the final stretches of their Arsenal careers, but they will also look forward to a fresh start next summer.