Laurent Koscielny says he won’t be part of Arsenal’s pre-season tour of the US.
It comes as the Gunners’ captain eyes a move to France.
French clubs Bordeaux, Rennes and Lyon have all expressed interest in the defender.
The 33-year-old’s Arsenal contract expires at the end of the 2019-20 season.
Arsenal say they are “very disappointed” by Koscielny's decisions.
Kerr’s unbeaten 179 powers New Zealand to record ODI chase against South Africa
New Zealand registered the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international history on Wednesday, beating South Africa by two wickets on the back of an outstanding unbeaten 179 from captain Amelia Kerr.
Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia
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DR Congo score extra-time winner to qualify for World Cup
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Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up
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Italy, Denmark miss out on World Cup after shootout defeats
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