Arsene’s summer clear out

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to axe as many as 7 key players this summer, as the Emirates boss looks set to freshen up his squad. This will be the sixth season without any domestic trophy for the Gunners and Wenger is looking to sell fringe players in order to generate funds for summer targets.

Caught Offside reports that Wenger has drawn a clear out list that includes French International Gael Clichy, who appears unsettled at the Emirates with current contract negotiations drawing to a blank.

The list also includes Russian winger Andrei Arshavin, who has failed to recapture his form from his debut season and has been linked with a move back to his homeland with Zenit St Petersburg, who have declared their interest in re-signing the player.

Average seasons for Abou Diaby and Tomas Rosicky could see the pair on the chopping block too, along with  Sebastien Squillaci who has been disappointing in his debut season who has struggled to adapt to English life.

The inconsistent Manuel Almunia and versatile Emmanuel Eboue are also set for the exit door.