Arsenal are giving serious consideration to re-signing Mathieu Flamini, who has been training with the club for the past fortnight since his contract expired at AC Milan during the summer.

Flamini, 29, has been asking for £75,000 a week in wages when offered to other top-flight clubs, who have included West Ham United and Fulham.

How far Arsenal pursue their interest in the midfielder could depend on talks over Yohan Cabaye. Arsenal believe that the 27-year-old would rather join them than Paris SaintGermain, who refuse to pay more than £15 million for the France midfielder. The North London club had a £12 million offer rejected on Monday by Newcastle United, who value their player at between £20 million and £25 million.

Valencia have told Arsenal