Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta concedes there is some uncertainty inside the club.

Kia Joorabchian, the agent of David Luiz, raised the idea after Arsenal's defeat at Manchester City.

Arteta responded to the suggestion yesterday: "I think for all businesses in general, a lot of clubs are going to be in a lot of positions. Don't forget that we have accepted a pay cut, not only the players but the staff on board, to try to help the situation.

"I think it was an incredible gesture of unity and commitment from everybody working at the football club, that I'm very proud of. There are consequences and the people who are running the club are very responsible.

"What they don't want to do is put the club in a difficult position. In order to do that, let's first analyse what our finances are going to look like. We know that we have to improve, so let's look at how we can improve it, and let's see what we can do to get the club to the position it deserves."