Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that he faces a “tricky” catch 22 situation over the futures of Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette.
The Gunners performed a major switch overhaul within the summer time that's paying dividends, despite a tough begin. Indeed, Arsenal lost all 3 of their first 3 Premier League video games and sat backside.
However, they now sit inside the pinnacle four way to a strong run of shape. Arteta’s overhaul of his goalkeeping ranks, defence and midfield has had a stellar impact.
Nevertheless, assault was one location which Arsenal did not add to in the summer season. As such, they stuck with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Lacazette and Nketiah.
But the latter pair are into the final years in their contracts. As a result, they can talk to distant places clubs about a switch from January onwards.
Arsenal have held their own discussions with each players, however Arteta admitted that the state of affairs isn't always useful for his membership.
“We have a cloud and the cloud is there and, for the time being, we’re not able to alternate it,” the manager informed The Guardian.
“We’re working on it to try to make it as small as viable and as clean as feasible, however it’s the situation we're in because contracts have information, the timing of them is hard and we are seeking to clear up it.
“It depends on every single case, relies upon at the player’s scenario, the mins he’s gambling, his willingness or the offer which you have,” he said. “But it’s some thing that you have to consider.”
Lacazette’s upward thrust in current weeks – along with his standout display within the 2-0 win over West Ham – has impressed Arteta, however has also now not helped the situation.
