Petr Cech is preparing to leave Arsenal, it has been revealed.

The veteran keeper, 36, returns to first-team duty today for the trip to Blackpool.

But he will be back on the bench for Saturday's Premier League trip to West Ham after losing his battle with Bernd Leno to be the Gunners' No 1.

Boss Unai Emery said: “I don't know about Petr's long-term future.

“That is for the club and player to deal with.

“Petr is going to play at Blackpool and then we will decide what is best for him and for the club.

“His commitment and behaviour have not changed. He has shown respect for our decision and our other keeper and I am happy with that.

“We will speak to him at the right moment."