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Arsenal are nearing the end of the campaign and with their last game of the season could retain their FA Cup trophy .
Whilst Wembley may provide the backdrop for joyous scenes if Arsenal beat Aston Villa, it will certainly be the setting for some farewells.
A few players are out of contract this summer and unlikely to be offered new deals, whilst others have been tipped for a transfer to a new club. Plus, Arsenal have a few players out on loan unlikely to return.
Here, we take a look at those who could be leaving Arsenal this summer.
Show all 9 1 /9Arsenal exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer Arsenal exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer Mathieu Flamini OUT OF CONTRACT: The Frenchman will reach the end of his contract at Arsenal for a second time this summer and will not be offered a new deal.
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Arsenal exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer Abou Diaby OUT OF CONTRACT: The perennially-injured midfielder will be out of contract and is not expected to be handed a new contract. However, there are reports that a pay-as-you-play offer could be made.
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Arsenal exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer Damian Martinez OUT OF CONTRACT: The goalkeeper has been on loan at Rotherham most recently.
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Arsenal exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer Mikel Arteta OUT OF CONTRACT: The veteran midfielder has missed much of the season due to injury, making it difficult to convince Arsenal to give him a new deal. However, the Spaniard is expected to still be at the Emirates next season is some capacity.
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Arsenal exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer Theo Walcott RUMOURED EXIT: The England international will have a year to run on his current contract this summer with talks ongoing about signing a new one. If no agreement can be reached, Arsenal may look to cash in while they can.
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Arsenal exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer Jack Wilshere RUMOURED EXIT: Injuries and a highly competitive midfield at Arsenal has led to speculation Wilshere could be sold this summer. Reports claim the 23-year-old would be open to an exit from the Emirates having fallen down the pecking order.
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Arsenal exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer Wojciech Szczesny RUMOURED EXIT: Whilst set to play in the FA Cup final due to Wenger's selection policy, Szczesny may not feature for Arsenal again after that. Poor form and being caught smoking saw him lose his place to David Ospina and with Petr Cech possibly arriving this summer, Szczesny could depart.
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Arsenal exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer Joel Campbell RETURNING LOANEE: After a promising World Cup, Arsenal opted not to send the Costa Rica international straight out on loan. But after failing to make an impact in his limited opportunities he went to Villarreal in January. Arsenal are understood to be prepared to let Campbell leave permanently this summer.
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Arsenal exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer Lukas Podolski RETURNING LOANEE: Having been allowed to go to Inter Milan in January, it appears there is no place for Podolski at Arsenal. Despite a healthy goal return, Wenger is simply not a fan. Will have a year to run on his contract this summer.
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