Arsenal FC: Would Gael Clichy Really Leave the Emirates at End of the Season?

According to a report published at Sportsvibe.co.uk and goal.com, Gael Clichy is set to leave Arsenal FC at the end of the season. 

Clichy is out of contract at the Emirates at the end of next season and according to the report, Jose Mourinho and Kenny Dalglish are set to fight out for his signature. 

The French left-back is on £50,000-a-week at Arsenal and is said to be demanding a wage-rise, which is the reason in delay of his contract extension.  

Arsene Wenger has admitted that there are certain "discontented" players that he needs to sit down and have a word with at the end of the season.  

Clichy is one of the senior players at Arsenal and despite seeing plenty of success with the club earlier on in his career, he has reportedly become disillusioned with the lack of trophies and is seeking a move elsewhere. 

Kenny Dalglish may face some competition for the defender with Real Madrid also said to be interested in bringing Clichy to the Bernabeu after Marcelo has impressed in an advanced position. 

Arsenal FC do have a replacement in Kieron Gibbs, but it would be interesting to see if Arsene Wenger would let his long serving left-back without a fight.

Gael Clichy is reportedly worth £5.5million primarily because of his contract situation, which to me seems to be a joke. He has been a great prospect at Arsenal and has played a pivotal role at the club.

Barcelona have also been interested in the left-back in the past and if Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool do pursue the Frenchman, that would alone make him worth close to £8-10 million. 

Arsenal FC do have a busy summer ahead of them as Wenger would be in the marketing buying some much needed players in different positions as well as sorting it out with some of his players. 

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