Arsenal Set To Lose Star Player To Man City

After losing their former star players such as Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy to one of their rivals, Manchester City, Arsenal is set to lose their experienced defender, Bacary Sagna to the Citizens.Latest report coming out of England indicates that the Gunners are no closer to tying up a contract extension for the French defender.The 31-year-old will be a free agent in the summer and has a move away from the Emirates Stadium is possible, with the likes of Inter Milan, Paris St Germain,Galatasaray and Manchester City all interested in acquiring his services.Those close with the player believe his desired destination is Man City.However, Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger, remains hopeful Sagna, who joined from Auxerre in July 2007, will eventually opt to stay on with Arsenal, with a deal, understood to be for two more years, having been on the table for some time."At the moment they (talks) are not progressing. We know what we want from him, he knows what is on the table and that is where we are,' said Wenger.* Arsenal's Bacary Sagna reported to be on his way out of the London club"The ball is not in our camp anymore, it is in his camp, and he needs to come back to us."Arsenal host Newcastle on Monday nightlooking to cement their place in the top four of the Barclays Premier League ahead of Everton.Captain Thomas Vermaelen is expected back from a hamstring problem.However, midfielder Abou Diaby will not be rushed into a return from a serious knee injury after reporting a slight groin problem after playing for the Under 21s in midweek.Defender Kieran Gibbs is still sidelined by a hamstring problem, while England midfielder Jack Wilshere continues his recovery.