Bordeaux will pay 'less than €10m' for Koscielny

Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny wants to force a move to either of the 3 Ligue 1 clubs waiting for him. He recently told Arsenal to terminate his contract, mutually, however, Arsenal didn't allow that.

He decided to take action by refusing to join the Gunners in the pre-season tour in the United States, where the International Champions Cup will also be held.

Laurent Koscielny refuses to join his teammates to the US

Arsenal commented on his actions.

Lyon, Rennes, and Bordeax are the clubs keen on signing the 33-year-old. However, it is known that Bordeaux(or perhaps others) doesn't want to spend big on Koscielny; below €10m.

His contract in North London is to run down at the end of next season, however, the former Lorient centre-back wants to seek new challenge after 9 years playing for the Europa League finalist.

It is thought that the defender is very frustrated with Arsenal not qualifying for the Champions League and that he was given too much work as he suffered Achilles injury in mid-2018.