The Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner and goalkeeper Manuel Almunia are understood to be in talks with other clubs over moves away from the Emirates.

Both have been left out of Arsenal's 23-man squad to travel to Asia on Sunday for their pre-season tour.

Almunia began last season as first-choice but lost his place to Wojciech Szczesny.

Bendtner, who joined Arsenal's academy in 2005, has been linked with a move to Benfica.