Arsene Wenger will meet with William Gallas’ agent next week to discuss the Frenchman’s future with the London club.

AS Roma officials are believed to be in London trying to hijack Arsenal’s attempts to keep William Gallas at the club.

Arsenal have been rocked by the news defender William Gallas is facing another month on the sidelines with a calf problem.

Roma boss Claudio Ranieri has confirmed he is keen to sign Arsenal defender William Gallas. The France defender is out of contract at the end of the season.

AS Roma are keeping tabs on William Gallas who could leave Arsenal on a free transfer in the summer.

Sol Campbell has joined William Gallas on the doubtful list

AS Roma are understood to be interested in Gunners defender William Gallas – who is out of contract in the summer.

Arsenal will be without William Gallas when they take on Stoke as the defender is struggling with a calf injury.

Arsenal will be without Andrey Arshavin, William Gallas and Eduardo against Porto but Arsene Wenger is still eyeing a win.

Arsenal are without five first-team regulars for the Champions League trip to Porto.Defender William Gallas (back), midfielder Alex Song (knee) and Andrey Arshavin (hamstring) were all absent from the 18-man squad which left Luton Airport on Tuesday