According to the News of the World, AC Milan are keen to seal a deal for Clichy, who was once revered as a potential world-beater but has since fallen from grace due to season where he has been off-form.

A left-back is believed to be one of the main areas that the Serie A outfit will be bolstering first, as Paulo Maldini's Milan replacement - Giuseppe Favalli - is 38. Many fans have put a sports bet on Clichy moving.

Last season, Real Madrid were allegedly looking at lodging a £16 million deal for Clichy. Should the Gunners attract bids in excess of that figure, then the funds received could help supplement Wenger's summer transfer kitty.

The Arsenal boss has made no secret of his admiration for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh, while Ajax star Luis Suarez and Lazio forward Mauro Zarate have also piqued Wenger's interest.