Clichy, 25, wants to be at Anfield rather than at Italy, and is prepared to hold out and pressing the Gunners to do business with Liverpool.
Kenny Dalglish is in search of a left back, after using Glen Johnson out of position for the majority of last season, also Fabio Aurelio was out due to injuries and the Paul Konchesky failed to settle in after his move from Fulham and was shipped out to Nottingham Forest on Loan.