Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is not giving up on the club keeping hold of Folarin Balogun.
Balogun, 19, contract is up in the summer and he has been linked with a number of clubs in England and Europe.
Reports also suggested he was close to agreeing a deal with a foreign club.
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Arteta insists he is not aware of any developments. Instead he said competition for places is to blame for the forward’s recent absence.
“Regarding his contractual situation with the club, I just want to convince him he has a future at the club, not sending the opposite message,” Arteta said.
“He’s showing a real hunger and desire to be with us and we’re trying to get something done because we want him to stay.”
