Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has managed to offload a squad clique that was concerning him.

ESPN says Arteta was unhappy with a clique forming between Nicolas Pepe, Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

He felt it was affecting Arsenal's team spirit and progress.

However, with Pepe's departure for Trabzonspor this week, none of the three members now remain with Arsenal.

Aubameyang and Lacazette were both offloaded last year.