Agent: Arsenal turned down bid for Clichy
Gaël Clichy's agent has revealed that Arsenal turned down a £23 million offer from Manchester City for the left-back.
The news comes as Italian giants AC Milan are reported to be interested in securing Clichy's services.
However, this latest development should be taken with a pinch of salt as Clichy's agent could be making an attempt to drive any potential sale price up.
As reported on Setanta Sports, the agent said: "Gaël is under contract until 2012 with Arsenal.
"Milan must reach an agreement with Arsenal and then speak to us.
"But the problem is that I do not believe that the Gunners want to let the player go because they turned down a €25 million (£23 million) offer from Manchester City in January."
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maya
Posted on 30 Mar, 2009 at 12:04 AM - Reply
I would prefer someone who have a build like Toure or Sagna on left back. We still have Silvestre and Gallas to cover our left back aren't we? Move them there and get a Centre back isn't a bad option either.
tiny
Posted on 29 Mar, 2009 at 09:23 AM - Reply
why sell clichy. have we missed ashley cole.? no. if we did sell him theres no gaurentee the board will spend all the money they will prob get a nobody from france for nothing and pocket the rest....im happy with clichy.pls arsenal fans lets get out the habit ov selling our best players. if were gonna do any good next year we need to keep this team together cant u see that?
Mikeygooner
Posted on 29 Mar, 2009 at 09:09 AM - Reply
Really maya?! A more solid left back like who?! U arsenal fans r disgusting n tek some of ur players for granted. Even on that form Gael is one of the best a his post in this universe.
Iniobong
Posted on 29 Mar, 2009 at 07:32 AM - Reply
It's a crying shame what supposed fans can wish for. One minute you throw the toys out moaning about how the club has sold all the experienced players without adequate replacement (how adequately could our attacking midfield be by the way) the next minute you jump at a cheque because you think you can put an amount on experience and team cohesion. Gael is vastly experienced despite his age and he's a pivotal member of the current crop having played at least 2 full seasons as first choice left back. His pace, anticipation of the odd ball, tackling and tenacity is unrivaled, he might have had some bad games this seasons and who doesn't? Anyone who would sell The Clich from a club that has been in the CL for the past 12 seasons consecutively and in the run-in for the championship and 2 major cups deserves to have their credentials checked. Anyway, that's why none of you is in any position to make decisions for the club. Fantasy football anyone?
Kaiji
Posted on 29 Mar, 2009 at 03:14 AM - Reply
they've got Wayne Bridge because they left Clichy alone.
maya
Posted on 28 Mar, 2009 at 02:41 PM - Reply
I'd take that considering Clichy form lately. £23 million would be enough to bring a more solid player on left back.
Tony
Posted on 28 Mar, 2009 at 03:17 AM - Reply
I would sell Clichy for 23 million pounds. It's a lot of money.
billp79
Posted on 27 Mar, 2009 at 09:36 PM - Reply
the italians alway unsettle the club with rumors and inuendo, and the agents are happy to oblige
mahaman
Posted on 27 Mar, 2009 at 08:26 PM - Reply
Great, Clichy will become an Arsenal Legend of the 2010 era...
Kibuchi
Posted on 27 Mar, 2009 at 08:57 AM - Reply
cobblers
man
Posted on 27 Mar, 2009 at 08:42 AM - Reply
u lot have already got wayne bridge leave clichy alone!
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