Arsenal sacked Arsene Wenger this week, it has been claimed.

The Sun says Wenger does not want to leave the club he loves and has been forced out under pressure from the US owners.

Arsenal announced his departure yesterday morning and have agreed to pay him £11million — the final year of his salary — as severance when he leaves this summer.

The Gunners are desperate to get back into the Champions League and hope the announcement will galvanise disaffected fans before their Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal are now searching for a successor after bringing Wenger's 22-year association with Arsenal to a close.