Manchester City fullback Wayne Bridge is ready to leave Eastlands.

Bridge spent last season on-loan at West Ham United.

The Sun says the arrival of Arsenal defender Gael Clichy is likely to hasten the exit of ex-England ace Bridge, 30, who is wanted by Newcastle United.

Bridge has also been linked with Blackburn Rovers.

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