There has been constant speculation as to the future of Bacary Sagna whose contract runs out in the summer with talks over a new deal having stalled. Sagna is holding out for an improved deal to reward him for his loyalty whereas Arsenal want the 31-year-old to sign on at his existing wages.

With lucrative deals lined up by his native French clubs, a move away from the club looks likely this summer. This could be a major blow to Wenger as Sagna is one of the best right-backs in the league.

Wenger and the Board are adamant over the terms of the proposed contract and have already sounded out targets with the likeliness of a departure increasing day-by-day.

According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal’s scouting department have been impressed by the performances of Southampton’s teenager Calum Chambers, who has made 21 Premier League appearances this season.

The right-back is the captain of the England U-19 youth team and is valued in the region of £10 million by the Saints.