Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker insists fans should be unconcerned with the contract status of their star players.

Arsenal duo Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are yet to agree new contracts with the Gunners and will be able to leave on free transfers in the summer.

But Mertesacker says: "I have no problems with players in their final year, that includes me as well.

“The only issue I've got is if they're not fully committed to what we're doing here.

"Even if you're in your final year you have to prove yourself every single day, in order to stay here or to get another contract somewhere else.

“A lot of people focus on being on long-term contracts, but that's not needed. I don't feel a dip in commitment. We're in a good front with those who have their contracts expiring.

"It's similar to me. I'm staying at the club definitely, which makes it a little bit different, but we want to be successful here and everyone is committed to that."