Progressive Wenger looks to trim Gunners squad

ARSENE WENGER may feel he has no need to strengthen the Arsenal squad this month, but there looks set to be some movement away from the Emirates Stadium.

Veteran full-back Lauren is likely to be the most high-profile departure, with the Cameroon defender, fit again following a long-term knee problem, free to open talks with other clubs now he is in the final months of his contract.

With several Premiership clubs willing to offer him terms, including the likes of Portsmouth, West Ham, Newcastle and Bolton, Lauren, who is 30 tomorrow, is certainly not short of options.