Gael Clichy's future with Arsenal is in doubt as fears grow that
the defender will not sign a new contract.
Clichy’s deal expires at the end of next season and if an
agreement cannot be reached by the summer Arsenal will consider
selling Clichy rather than risk losing him for nothing.
Talks are ongoing, but that has not stopped the Gunners
initiating a contingency plan with Celtic’s Emilio Izaguirre, 24,
among potential targets.
Contract showdown: Arsenal would rather cash in on
Clichy than let him leave for free
Meanwhile, Lincoln City’s on-loan Arsenal defender Gavin Hoyte,
20, has been ruled out for six months with knee-ligament
damage.