Arsene Wenger is in for a crucial month this July, as the manager gets ready to sort out all the issues bothering the club before the season begins.
Apart from having to bring in established players to improve the squad, Wenger faces a tough prospect of trying to convince his want-away stars to stay put.
Arsenal appear to have given up any hope of keeping their captain Cesc Fabregas, whilst Samir Nasri is under the prying eyes of debt-ridden (yet big spending) Man United. Also in this list is the last remaining member of the famous ‘Invincible of 2004 – Gael Clichy.
Arsenal have never had trouble with the left-back position, with good players always coming out of the youth ranks. Arsenal never felt the full blow Ashley Cole’s departure as Clichy slipped into those shoes with aplomb.
Another one of those unknown players, who are visible only to Wenger and his scouts, Clichy has grown remarkably into one of the world’s best left-back, and he is still only 25 years of age. He is excellent going forward and is pretty solid at the back. Blistering pace and his passing ability are his strengths, but his crossing and marking do have room for improvement.
Now in his final year of his contract, Arsenal are determined not to lose him on a free, and as a result, have been listening to offers for the Frenchman.
A formal £5 million bid from Liverpool was rejected, which left me wondering what planet they are actually from? They paid £35 million for a player with just 11 league goals, but offer a ridiculous £5 million for an Arsenal invincible – I hope they aren’t serious.
With interest from Liverpool, Roma and PSG for Clichy’s signature this summer, Arsenal will have to act quickly if they indeed want to keep their man.
The club did offer him a new contract before the season ended but were unsuccessful. Now talks are set to resume once the French left-back is back from his holiday.
Wenger recently stated:
‘We have started talks with Gael and want him to stay.’
So I ask – should Arsenal do their very best to retain Clichy’s services this summer? Of course, they should.
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So annoying why do you do this???
Clichy can go … he is a good footballer – which is why Wenger liked him – but not a good defender … which Wenger does not seem to recognise.
well i think we should sell him to PSG … they have lots of money and are looking to proven campaigners to kick start their season now they have new owners ..