Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to sort out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract situation immediately.
The Gabon international proved his worth by scoring both goals in Saturday's 2-0 triumph over Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final.
And with his contract expiring next summer, Arteta wants the situation resolved so Aubameyang can focus on football.
"When I was talking about the uncertain things that we have on the table, obviously he is one of them," said the Spaniard ahead of Tuesday night's game at Aston Villa.
"There is another one of where we are going to finish and whether we are going to be playing in Europe or not which is going to have an impact, and there is all of this situation, the market and how it's going to develop.
"With Auba, I think I've been very clear with what I want. The quicker we do it for me personally the better because the player will be more focused, more determined and more calm, but we have to respect the timings as well and the needs that the football club has."
