Mikel Arteta says nothing has changed with Mesut Ozil.

The German international has not featured for the Gunners since the restart and was left out of the squad for the loss to Tottenham on Sunday.

Reports have suggested Ozil, 31, is willing to wait until his contract expires next summer.

Asked about the playmaker's status, Arteta said: "He's still in the same position as he was last week or two weeks ago and we said that we will manage everything internally."

Asked what he meant, Arteta added: "That I have nothing to say."