WEGNER LINES UP £12M BID FOR WOLVES STRIKER

Arsene Wenger is finally ready to splash the cash this summer - in the form of Wolves striker Kevin Doyle.

The Arsenal boss is gearing up for the departures of key players such as Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri, Nicolas Bendtner and Gael Clichy.Now according to reports, Wenger has earmarked Doyle as his major summer target and will be lining up a £12million bid for the 27-year-old.

Wenger sees next season as the start of a new era at the Emirates and showing interest in British players Gary Cahill, Scott Parker and Doyle.

The Frenchman has been a long-time admirer of Doyle, whose burst into the international scene during Ireland's World Cup play-off with France.

The striker's outstanding workrate is an attribute that Wenger believes will stand the Gunners in good stead next season, where they look to finally end their trophy drought.

But prising the Irishman to the Emirates poses some barriers as Doyle is half-way through a four-year contract and Wolves will not be letting him go on the cheap.

Molineux chairman Steve Morgan was saying: "I'm sure we'll have those conversations with Kevin and his agent at the right time.

"Kevin has been a fantastic signing for this club and is a really, really key player for us. We'd like to secure his services going forward."

McCarthy has previously insisted it will take an offer of £50m to induce him to part with Doyle and will be determined to fight off Wenger's interest.

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CLICHY COMPLETES MOVE TO MAN CITY

Gael Clichy has completed his move to Manchester City from Arsenal after passing a medical at Eastlands.

The French left-back arrived at Manchester on Monday to undergo a medical which he has passed.

The deal is believed to be around £7million for the 25-year-old, who has made over 250 appearances for Arsenal.

Clichy has been long linked with a move away from the Emirates, and Liverpool were the front runners for his signature.

But City is understood to have offered the player a better pay package than the Anfield club.

Clichy was currently Arsenal's longest-serving player currently at the club and was the only member of Arsenal's famous Invincibles team still at the club.

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TOTTENHAM DUO HANDED CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

England Under-21 internationals Kyle Walker and Danny Rose have signed contract extensions with Tottenham until 2016 and 2015 respectively.

21 year-old Rose burst onto the scene with a spectacular strike in Spurs' north London derby victory over Rivals Arsenal in April 2010 and also went on to play 17 times on loan at Bristol City last season before featuring at left-back for Harry Redknapp's team in the final four games of the season.

Walker impressed during loan spells with npower Championship winners QPR and Aston Villa last season making a total of 38 appearances.

Both these youngsters were impressive in the recently concluded U-21 European Championship and are stars for the future.

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