Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to offload three senior midfielders.

The Sun says Wenger is preparing to bring the curtain down on Abou Diaby's injury-plagued Arsenal career.

And the troubled Frenchman will be followed through the Emirates exit by Mikel Arteta or Mathieu Flamini to clear the way for a major midfield signing this summer.

Wenger admits: "The only thing I can say about Diaby is that he progresses well in training. He goes step by step but is not yet in a position to play.

"I will have to talk to him soon about his contract. I plan to do that this month."