Real Madrid are planning a £16 million bid for Arsenal fullback Gael Clichy.
The News of the World says the Frenchman's representatives have been contacted by the Spanish giants with a view to a deal next summer.
Clichy, 24, who signed a four-year contract in 2008, has been a regular for the Gunners in their impressive start to the season.
But boss Arsene Wenger has high hopes for Kieran Gibbs after the England Under-21 international finished last term strongly when Clichy was injured.
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