Mikel Arteta admits ‘cloud’ over Arsenal’s attacking options

Strikers Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are out of contract next summer and free to talk to overseas clubs in January. Meanwhile, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has missed the Gunners’ last four matches

Alexandre Lacazette, right, is out of contract in the summer while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has missed Arsenal’s last four matches (Catherine Ivill/PA)

Mikel Arteta has admitted the situation involving Arsenal’s forwards has cast a cloud over the club but is hopeful it can be resolved soon.

Strikers Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah, who have scored nine goals between them this season, are out of contract next summer and free to talk to overseas clubs in January.