Arsenal face having to sell Gael Clichy this summer.
The People says Clichy is refusing to discuss a new deal and there are fears at the Emirates that he aims to run down his contract and leave for nothing in the summer of 2012.
Boss Arsene Wenger is searching for potential replacements.
That bid could be funded by Clichy's sale, with several European giants keen.
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