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Disappointing news for Arsenal fans today: first-choice right back Bacary Sagna appears likely to leave the club on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer.

The Daily Mail reports that the 30-year-old France international – who joined the Gunners from Auxerre in 2007 – is hoping to substantially increase his current £60,000 a week deal, which was signed in 2008.

Arsenal are apparently yet to offer Sagna a new deal, instead proposing a one-year extension to his existing terms. Sagna, who can also play at centre back, deems this unacceptable – particularly in view of his previous rejection of lucrative offers from Real Madrid and Manchester City.

This is consistent with boss Arsène Wenger’s policy when dealing with players aged 30 and above.

Bosman window opens on 1 January

Though currently out with an ankle knock Sagna – who has made the PFA Team of the Year twice during his time at the Emirates – has been one of the club’s best and most consistent performers this season, but the club’s chief scout Steve Rowley is already searching for a replacement for Sagna.

In view of the player’s recent fine form, many fans will be hoping that Sagna and the club can reach some compromise before he can discuss contracts with overseas clubs on 1 January. While 21-year-old Carl Jenkinson is seen as the club’s likely long-term right back it is questionable whether or not he is yet ready to make the step up to act as first-choice.

The Mail suggests Paris St. Germain, Monaco, Galatasaray and Fenerbache are all keen on signing Sagna.

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#7 chido cchidex 2013-10-10 12:00
I like the player SAGNA COS he is very strong and obedient .intelligent among the back four of the team . which the club need now that the club is a title contender we need the best players to do the job so WENGER and the board should give him two years contract and increased the wages.
#6 noel c 2013-10-09 23:38
Sagna must be kept . His experience and versatility is invaluable to the club. He is in a different class to Micah Richards and a host of other so called "class" defenders. Pay him what he wants , give him a two year deal and watch the younger guys learn from him. He is a good bloke and a very good player . Let's use his abilities and not sell them to someone else. That would be daft.
-5 #5 Jason brown 2013-10-09 19:36
Sagna is *** anyway!!
-1 #4 E9 Gunner 2013-10-09 17:11
Sagna will leave for free, probably join Monaco or Real Madrid and receive a good wage. Arsenal will sign Micah Richards and he will become first choice at Arsenal because Jenkinson ain't ready yet.
Why would Richards leave ManCity you ask??? Because he's second choice behind Zabaleta.
+2 #3 Sam 2013-10-09 17:03
i like sagna think hes a good player, but last season he was poor, it seemed like he didnt care anymore. for me jenko is the better choice at right back. id like to see sagna stay but we will see
+2 #2 Kenny 2013-10-09 16:56
RealG
Love your optimism. Hopefully Arsenal will offer him a good contract.
(However, I doubt it.)
+2 #1 RealG 2013-10-09 16:40
...and you believe the dailymail?? Or any newspaper?? lol wtf?? They know NOTHING!!! I think the summers transfer rumours proved that!! The media know nothing about Arsenal, the manager or the players! So why write crap about one of our best players?? He will sign a contract! Why would he leave Arsenal just as they look to finally end the drought?? He loves Arsenal and has always said he is desperate to win things at Arsenal...