Reports from sources comes that Real Madrid will swoop Gael Clichy of Arsenal at this season end. Presently the left-back slot is a problem for Manuel Pellegrini, the coach of Los Blancos, with the performances of Marcelo that is earning criticism and Royston Drenthe is finding difficulties in establishing himself at the Bernabeu. According to The News of the World, they suggest that Manuel Pellegrini sees Clichy as the ideal solution. They also suggests that he will be testing Arsene Wenger’s (the boss of Arsenal) resolve in the summer with a substantial bid.
He had established himself in the Gunners side after the departure of Ashley Cole to Chelsea. He has even gone on to become understudy to Patrice Evra for the French national side.