Abou Diaby is said to be in talks over a new contract (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Abou Diaby over a new contract – despite the Frenchman apparently being released.

Diaby, whose Gunners contract expires next month, appeared on the Premier League’s list of players being given free transfers, signalling his exit.

However, L’Equipe correspondent Bruno Constant says that the midfielder is talking to Arsenal about a potential new deal to stay.

That’s right – Diaby now looks like he’ll be staying at the Emirates Stadium with a new contract set to be sorted out.


#Diaby hasn't been released by #Arsenal. Out of contract. But verbal agreement with the club. Talks ongoing for a new contract. — Bruno Constant (@Bruno_Constant) June 10, 2015

It’s claimed Arsene Wenger hasn’t fully shut the door on Diaby’s Arsenal career, with Constant following it up with a tweet suggesting an agreement on new terms is very likely.

@mhp619 he wanna stay and he will — Bruno Constant (@Bruno_Constant) June 10, 2015

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