Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is unsure about keeping hold of Eddie Nketiah.
The striker's deal expires in June and he has turned down Arsenal attempts to discuss new terms.
Arteta said: "Well, Eddie has six months left in his contract and we are having discussions with him and the agent to try to find the best possible way. Eddie knows how much I rate him, and I like him - and I would like him to stay at the club.
"He's our player, and he's someone that we raised. He has the Arsenal DNA in is blood, and he loves the club so much. His reason is that he wants to play more football, and that's a genuine reason, it's nothing to do with anything else. He wants more minutes, and he feels he is able to contribute much more, and that's why I like him."
On finding a place for Nketiah, he added: "Very difficult. But I understand that Eddie is at that period in his career when after a long spell (out), after coming coming back, and then being in and out of the team - that he feels that that's the case. But at the same time I have a strong feeling with him that he can really help the team."
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